Special Events

Dick Beardsley Run

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  • Beardsley Half Marathon
  • 2-person Relay
  • 5k Run/Walk
  • 1k Kid’s Fun Run

Runners from across the region and beyond and of all ages and abilities will take to the streets of Detroit Lakes in the 13th Annual Dick Beardsley Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids Run Saturday, September 6. For the first time there will also be a two-person relay event. Each participant will run half of the 13.1-mile half marathon course. If you’re new to running or you want to improve on a past performance, join our running group led by personal trainer and experienced runner Angie Johnson. The 5k and half marathon training group starts in June. Watch for more details! For more information, contact Brent Wolf at 844-4221 Ext. 108. Register for the race online at www.dickbeardsleyrun.com.

Schedule

Saturday, September 6, 8:30 a.m. 

Detroit Lakes Mid-Summer Bike Tour

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Grab your family and friends and take a tour through the beautiful lakes area. For the first time, the DLCCC is working in cooperation with area bicycle enthusiasts to hold the “Detroit Lakes Mid-Summer Bik¬e Tour.” The event will take place as part of the Water Carnival Festivities on Saturday, July 12. Participants can choose to ride a 15-mile family ride, 30-mile loop or 45-mile loop. The longer routes will take riders out around the Cormorant Lakes area. Registration and check in at the Pavilion begins at 6:30 AM with tour riders starting any time between 7:30 and 9:30 AM. The cost is $15 before July and $20 after. Family rates are $50/$60. 

Schedule

Saturday, July 12
Start anytime between 7:30-9:30 AM

Price

Individual: $15 before July 4, $20 after July 4
Family: $50 before July 4, $60 after July 4

Lakes Area Kids Play Days

These events are designed to bring youth together for supervised fun and games! Summer sites TBA. Watch lakesareakids.org for details.

Schedule

May 17, June 21 and July 19. 9-11 a.m., Free and open to the public!