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Community Fun Run

Join us for our 3rd Annual
Community Fun Run
Sunday, October 12th 2025

Hosted by Great Expectations School

Follow the link below to register as a participant or to volunteer

Costumes Encouraged! 

Family and friends are all invited to participate at any level. Feel free to show your spirit with a costume / theme of your choice. Super Hero? Tutu? 80's Neon? All costumes (school-appropriate, nonviolent) are welcome. Let's celebrate! 

Want to Donate to the Fun Run, but not Register?

Online Venmo:

https://venmo.com/u/greatexpectations

Cash and Check:

Mail or drop off a check or cash donation with Lesa at the front desk.

Great Expectations School 

P.O. Box 310, Grand Marais, MN 55604.

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Thank you to all of the 2025 Community Fun Run sponsors! Our 2025 goal is to raise funds for programs and field trips such as class trips to Wolf Ridge and The Wolf Center as well as ice skating and hiking in Cook County. Contact GES to become a sponsor today!

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025

11:30 am Check In

Please arrive at 11:30 am to check-in. We'll have refreshments available before and after the run.

12:00 pm 5K and 1-Mile Start

We will have one start time for both distances. This is an out-and-back event. Participants are welcome to choose a distance to walk or run.

Both runs will start and end at Cutface Creek. Enjoy the view of Lake Superior along the Gitchi-Gami trail and complete your run at the finish line located at the picnic area.

Location & Parking:
Parking at Cutface Creek is limited, so please carpool if possible. Address: 2920 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais.

Weather:
Please note that this event will take place rain or shine. In the case of unsafe weather conditions, the event will be cancelled. 

Contact Us

Mailing Address

Great Expectations is a free public school in Grand Marais, Minnesota that works from the principle of “one child at a time,” where students learn based on their individual strengths, passions, needs, and learning styles

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PO Box 310
Grand Marais, MN 55604

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