Going Bananas Run

06/01/2026

WOW, we had some fast runners this year!

The results are in. Check out your time here:
http://mtecresults.com/event/show/6389/2026_Going_Bananas_Run

221 bananas beat the Fast Gorilla, resulting in a $10 donation to Project Joy for each runner.

Another 438 participants beat our Fun Gorilla, resulting in a $5 donation to Project Joy for each runner.

Great job out there, everyone! 🍌🐒

Stay tuned as we tally the final number of donations for Project Joy!

05/31/2026

A few great photos from the race yesterday! More on the way!

05/31/2026

Our fastest bananas!

Men's - Tom Rawlyk with a stunning time of 9:10
Women's - Hannah Nelson with a fantastic time of 11:06
Nonbinary - Shea Callaghan with a great time of 14:22

We are rallying up those that beat the gorillas and it's looking like over 651 people outpaced our faithful pack.

Stay tuned to see how much project joy is getting!

Photo by Tone Coughlin Photography LLC

05/31/2026

The gorillas ❤️

05/31/2026

DULUTH, YOU DID IT.

More than 800 people dressed up as bananas and took over Lincoln Park this morning for one of the most ridiculous, entertaining, and memorable events we've ever been a part of. Over 800 bananas, two gorillas, thousands of smiles, and a community that showed up in a huge way. What started as a crazy idea has quickly become something special, bringing together families, friends, runners, walkers, businesses, and spectators for a morning unlike anything else.

The moment the two gorillas were released, the crowd erupted. The energy was incredible, the costumes were amazing, and the photos are absolutely legendary. Thank you to every participant, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who helped make Year 2 bigger than we ever imagined. If you were there, drop your favorite photo in the comments. Let's see just how bananas Duluth really went today.

05/30/2026

Thank you for the great article! Check out the photo's!

Hundreds of people raced while wearing banana suits and trying to outpace two gorillas during the second annual two-mile "Going Bananas Run" in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood.

05/30/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY.

The banana suits are on. The gorilla is ready and Lincoln Park is about to go completely bananas.

Race starts at 10:30 AM at Bent Paddle Brewing.�Arrive early, grab your packet, and get ready for the chase.

Good luck out there, bananas.
https://goingbananasrun.com

05/29/2026

Tomorrow is GOING TO BE BANANAS!

Tomorrow, hundreds of bananas will hit the streets of Lincoln Park while one gorilla gives chase.

Check in at Bent Paddle Brewing before the race, wear your banana gear, and get ready for one of the most fun events of the summer.

Race starts at 10:30 AM.�The gorilla is released two minutes later.

Its not too late to sign up if you havent yet!
https://goingbananasrun.com

See you tomorrow, bananas.