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Light Up the Night! New Year's Eve Run/Ride & Party

Sun December 31 - Mon January 1, 2024 Duluth Running Co. + Hoops Brewing
Duluth, MN 55802 US

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Get ready to "Light Up the Night" on New Year's Eve! This event is a celebration of running and cycling on New Year's Eve followed by a private and exclusive party at Hoops Brewing hosted by Duluth Running Company. Participants can choose to run, walk, or ride with the pace group that fits their vibe. This event is limited to just 250 people.

 

Run, walk, or ride on the Lakewalk from Duluth Running Company to the party at Hoops Brewing!

Whats Included?

  • Your choice of a 3 mile fun run or walk (on the Lakewalk) led by Duluth Running Co. or a short ride led by Continental Ski and Bike. 

  • Exclusive access into the private party at Hoops Brewing from 11pm to 1am. Only registered participants and volunteers, will be admitted into Hoops after 11pm.

  • A pair of LED neon glasses

  • A neon glow necklace

  • A neon glow bracelet

  • A complimentary glass of champagne to toast the New Year (non alcoholic bubbly will be available for DDs and people under 21)

  • A raffle ticket to the live raffle at Hoops benefiting the Young Athletes Foundation. Prizes include a FREE entry to the 24' Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Hoka running shoes, and many more great raffle items.

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The neon
 LED glasses,

glow necklace & bracelet that you'll get.

Check In

Date: Sunday, December 31st

Time:
9:30pm to 10:00pm

Location: 
Duluth Running Co.

  • All participants in the run and ride are required to check in at Duluth Running Co.

  • IDs are required at Check In. A wrist band will be provided. Please bring your ID with you to Hoops as they reserve the right to ID anyone.  

  • If you are registered as a designated driver and not running or riding you may check in at Duluth Running Co. or at Hoops. 

  • At Check In you will receive all of your neon accessories and your event wristband.

  • We will have drop bags available for participants. The drop bag is to put dry clothes or shoes into that you would like to change into when you get to Hoops. Drop bags are large enough to fit a mid-weight jacket, a shirt, pants, and a pair of low volume shoes.

  • Drop bags will be transported from Duluth Running Co. to Hoops.

 

Run & Ride Details

We've changed pace groups to be just one large group that will go out togehter starting at 10pm. We'll have multiple volunteers spread out at different paces to guide you to Hoops.  
Start time is at 10:00 PM at Leif Erikson Park. 


Wear your finest neon, and a head or waist light.  Duluth Running Co. has lights everything you need for safe winter running.

If you want to ride, Continental Ski & Bike will be leading a casual ride option from their shop to Hoops Brewing starting at 10:00pm.

Once you get to Hoops Brewing the party begins! You'll get a glass of champagne to toast just before midnight. 

Drop bags can be picked up inside Hoops.

Party Details

Time: 10:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Location: Hoops Brewing
Raffle:  11:15 PM -12:15AM
  • Bring your ID to Hoops. They reserve the right to card anyone.
  • Hoops beers available for purchase along with non-alcoholic options.

  • Champagne toast at midnight

  • Raffle prizes from DRC, Hoops, Continental, Grandma's Marathon and more...

The raffle benefits the Young Athletes Foundation that will happen at multiple times throughout the night. Bring your cash. Raffle tickets are $1 and you can purchase as many as you choose. 100% of the money raised from raffle tickets goes to the YAF. Please bring cash for purchase of raffle tickets.

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