🍂 Put on your favorite flannel and join us for the Fall Flannel Fest and Fr. Ben 5K—a day packed with fitness, flavor, and fun for all ages! Whether you're taking on the 5K run, enjoying a leisurely 2K walk/run, or cheering on your little ones in the kids race, everyone’s invited to be part of the action.

🎉 After the races, the celebration kicks into high gear! Families can dive into festive activities like face painting, hay rides, balloon and bean bag tosses, softball toss, batting cage swings, “axe throwing,” and all kinds of sports challenges—from free throws and field goal kicks to soccer skills and speed throwing contests with baseballs and footballs.

🌭 And come hungry—because we’ll be serving up hot dogs, warm chili, caramel apple nachos, hot chocolate, and hot apple cider to keep those fall cravings satisfied. Paid race participants will receive a special Fr. Ben 5K t-shirt, and don’t forget to grab your event spiritwear to remember the day in style.

It’s everything you love about fall, rolled into one big, unforgettable day!

 

Here are this year's flannels and 5k T-shirts:

  

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Date:  October 11, 2025

Time:  9:00am - 2:00pm

Location:  Stella Maris High School 4321 Allendale Ave - Duluth, MN

This race will take place on the Stella Maris Sentinel trail located on campus

Schedule

9:00am - 5k race

9:30am - 2k walk/run for students fundraising and casual runners (younger Runners are allowed.  Untimed race.

10:00am - Kids loop around the fields.

10:15am - Presentation at the Pavilion recognizing Father Ben, trail/race sponsors, 5k winners, and raffle winners

11:00am - 2:00pm - Fall Flannel Fest party with food and activities

5k/2k Race Registration Fee (race only): $35 per person

Flannel Fest (Festival only): $25 per person  - Kids 5 and under are free. (Includes, food, drinks, and all activities starting at 11am)

Flannel and Fr. Ben 5k T-Shirts available for purchase below.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me.

Chris Lemke, Activities Director

(218)623-6256 or chris.lemke@stellamaris.academy 

In the event of an emergency, I give permission to transport my child/ward to a hospital for emergency medical treatment. I wish to be advised prior to any further treatment by the hospital or doctor. In the event of an emergency, if you are unable to reach me at the above numbers, contact the following person:

I consent to the participation of my child/ward in the above named activity. In consideration for my child/ward's participation, I agree to reimburse and indemnify Stella Maris Academy (understood to include the Diocese of Duluth, St. James Church, Cathedral of Our Lady Church and St. John’s the Evangelist Church) for all reasonable legal and court fees incurred by Stella Maris Academy in defending a lawsuit that I or my child/ward may bring against Stella Maris Academy which relates to the above named activities if Stella Maris Academy is found not legally liable by the courts and prevails in the lawsuit. If Stella Maris Academy is found liable for the injuries sustained by child/ward, this paragraph will not apply.

I certify that I have an understanding of this agreement and the risks and hazards associated with the activity described above that my child/ward will be participating in. I further understand that I had the opportunity to fully discuss this agreement with a representative of Stella Maris Academy to clarify any concerns or questions about the activity or this agreement that I may have had.

By signing and confirming below, I verify that all information on this enrollment form is accurate and complete.