Parks and Rec's Light up the Lake 5K rescheduled for July 18

By Pioneer Staff Report

June 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department's Light up the Lake 5K originally set for Friday, June 27, has been postponed to Friday, July 18, at South Shore Park.

All other Parks and Rec events have been canceled for the week of June 23-27.

Registration for the 5K will begin at 8 p.m. on the day of the event, with the race starting at 9. Each runner will receive a shirt and a glow stick with their registration, which costs $20 per runner. The top three finishers will receive an award.

To register, visit . For more information on Parks and Rec event updates, visit the Bemidji Parks and Recreation

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