The Dump Run includes the (1) The Dump Run Quarter Marathon and (2) The Dump Run 5K. The Quarter Marathon begins at 8 AM and the 5K will start at 8:30 AM.  Information on both races is shown below.

 

The Dump Run is professionally timed by Gopher State Timing of Minnetonka, MN. Our race announcer, will announce participants as they cross the finish line. Great music, food and bottled water adds to the overall festive atmosphere.

 

The 33rd annual The Dump Run Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles), sponsored by Paulbeck’s County Market, takes runners on the original trail course through a scenic course on pavement and gravel road. This nostalgic route takes us by the old dump, past a water stop on old 169 and then north on old 169 to Paulback's County Market in Aitkin. Although some consider it challenging, all consider it rewarding to find themselves crossing the finish line. This quarter marathon course is USATF certified.

 

$25 through July 28th and $30 starting July 29th. 

 

The quarter marathon will begin at Pine Lake Access (near Hickory Lake) and is about 4 miles south of Paulbeck's on highway 169. Participants will be transported to the starting line at 7:30 am from the parking lot of Paulbeck’s County Market. Water stations will be located on the course and refreshments will be available at finish line.

 

A Kids’ Fun Race will begin and end at the Finish Line, located in the parking lot of Paulbeck’s County Market. The distance is approximately 100 yards. Register on site race morning. Kid’s registration is free.

 

All registered participants will receive a T-shirt featuring The Dump Run Garbage Truck. Register by Monday July 25th to guarantee receipt of T-shirt on race day.

The top 3 men overall and top 3 women overall of the Quarter Marathon will receive awards. The first place overall finishers will each receive $75 pre-paid Visa gift card; the second place overall finishers will each receive a $50 pre-paid Visa gift card; and the third place overall finishers will each receive a $25 pre-paid Visa gift card. The top 3 runners in each age category (men’s and women’s) will receive race recognition.

 

Drawing for door prizes will take place after the overall The Dump Run awards ceremony – must be present to win.

Men’s and Women’s Divisions: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

 

Race packet pickup (packet includes race number, t-shirt, and race info) will be available in front of Rosallini’s in downtown Aitkin on Friday, August 5th from 5:00 – 7:00pm. Packets will also be available at race site on Saturday morning at 6:30 am. 

 

 

The Annual Dump Run 5K, sponsored in-part by Paulbeck’s County Market, begins at Paulbeck’s and follows the new city bike trail across a scenic bridge over the Ripple River and through Aitkin’s City Park returning over the same route to the finish line at Paulbeck’s County Market. This 5K course is USATF certified.

 

$25 through July 28th and $30 starting July 29th.

 

The 5K run/walk will begin at Paulbeck’s County Market at 8:30 am. Water stations will be located on the course and refreshments will be available at finish line.

A Kids’ Fun Race will begin and end at the Finish Line, located in the parking lot of Paulbeck’s County Market. The distance is approximately 100 yards. Register on site race morning. Kid’s registration is free.

 

All registered participants will receive a T-shirt featuring the Dump Run Garbage Truck. Register by Monday July 25th to guarantee receipt of T-shirt on Race Day.

The top 3 men overall and top 3 women overall will receive awards. 

Drawing for door prizes will take place after the overall Dump Run awards ceremony – must be present to win.

 

Race packet pickup (packet includes race number, t-shirt, and race info) will be available in front of Rosallini’s in downtown Aitkin on Friday, August 5th from 5:00 – 7:00pm. Packets will also be available at race site on Saturday morning at 6:30 am.