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Beargrease Fur-K Festival

October 4, 2025

5k Walk/ Run or 15 Mile Bike Event — In Person or Virtual!

Beargrease’s Fall Fundraiser Kicking off in the outdoor epicenter of Duluth.

The Beargrease Fur-K Festival is where Duluth’s outdoor spirit comes alive. Kicking off Beargrease race season, this family-friendly festival combines fitness, fun, and community with a 5K walk/run and bike event set against the breathtaking trails of Spirit Mountain and RiverWest Duluth.

With live music, food, and activities for all ages, the Fur-K is more than a race—it’s a celebration of the traditions that make the Northland unique.  Plus: meet our 2-legged and 4-legged athletes as it’s the official start of Musher Registration for the 2026 Beargrease!

Bike Event:
  • 7am: Bike Check-In at Spirit Mountain (Or choose virtual!)
  • 8am-10am: 15 mi. Bike Ride
  • $35 registration, includes Fur-K T-Shirt!
  • Kids 10 and under free with paid adult (no shirt)
  • No Dogs on the trail
Fur K 5k Walk/Run
  • 9:30am: Check In RiverWest Duluth (Or choose virtual)
  • 9:30am-11:30am: Run/Walk begins on Munger Trail at RiverWest
  • Well behaved dogs welcome, must be leashed and up-to-date on shots.
  • $25 registration, includes Fur-K T-shirt
  • Kids 10 and under free with paid adult (no t-shirts)
After:

Live music and food from noon – 3pm

Volunteers Needed:

No great event can happen without volunteers to make it go. YOU can help us put this on.

Volunteer here.

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