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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Going Bananas Run

Nearly 1,000 runners in banana suits try to reach the finish before a costumed gorilla released two minutes after the start.

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Costume and theme · Duluth, MN

Going Bananas Run is a costume and theme run in Duluth, Minnesota, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendlyCostumes encouraged
When
Last held Sat, July 11, 2026; next date TBA
Late May (Duluth)
Where
Bent Paddle Brewing
Duluth, MN · St. Louis
Directions
Entry
Register
Organized by
Going Bananas Run
Official siteDirections

What to expect

  • banana suit included
  • gorilla chaser
  • brewery
  • untimed
  • costumes

2026 Season completed

Saturday, May 30, 2026 (Duluth); Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Twin Cities)

  • Sat, May 30, 2026
  • Sat, July 11, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

A two-ish-mile run through Duluth's Lincoln Park craft district starting at Bent Paddle Brewing. A Twin Cities edition launched in 2026 at Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park (July 11).

The run

Distances
~2 miles
Season
Spring
Swag
Banana suit
Field
Nearly 1,000 (Duluth)
Benefits
Project Joy (Duluth); Gold Together for Childhood Cancer (Twin Cities)

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.