CSM John S. Werner Memorial 5K Run-Walk Begins at 9AM on 6/14/2025

CSM John S. Werner Memorial 5K Run-Walk

June 14, 2025, 9AM

Start & Finish at:

The Other Place Bar & Grill

3930 E Calvary Rd

Duluth, MN 55803

Entry Fee: $35

Sign-up online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Duluth/CSMJohnWernerMemorial5kRunWalk.

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Runners, please see the image above for the route map.

St. Louis County Historical Society and its Veterans Memorial Hall are holding a 5k Run-Walk to honor the memory of CSM (Command Sergeant Major) John S. Werner on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Start time is 9AM with a short ceremony prior at The Other Place Bar & Grill, 3930 East Calvary Rd, Duluth, MN 55803. The entry fee is $35. Runners may register via runsignup.com’s website at https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Duluth/CSMJohnWernerMemorial5kRunWalk.

Join us to commemorate CSM JOHN S. WERNER and his many contributions to our nation, state, and region. He was committed to the mission of St. Louis County Historical Society and to Northland veterans. He was steadfast in his work to preserve the storied lineage of veterans from our area, so that their memories remain a lasting part of the fabric of this community. CSM John S. Werner was a man who exemplified what it means to be a public servant, leader, and patriot.

Proceeds will benefit the programs of SLCHS’s Veterans Memorial Hall, which he cared so deeply about, including the Society’s Annual Remembrance Dinner, the Mike Colalillo Scholarship, VMH’s “History in a Pint” programs, Veterans Day Commemorations, and improvements to Medal of Honor Row at the St. Louis County Depot. For further information, contact Race Director Ronald Hein at rjhein@charter.net.

SPONSOR 5K RUN-WALK & OTHER VMH EVENTS

If your business is interested in sponsoring this event, along with other Veterans Memorial Hall activities, please see the sponsor form below.

For further information regarding sponsorship, please contact Ron Hein at rjhein@charter.net.

About St. Louis County Historical Society (SLCHS)

Since its inception in 1922, the St. Louis County Historical Society has sought to discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge about the history and pre-history of St. Louis County and the state of Minnesota. The Society maintains and operates a museum, including the Veterans Memorial Hall and the Ojibwe Gallery, as well as a variety of traveling exhibits.

About Veterans Memorial Hall (VMH)

Veterans Memorial Hall is a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society. It is located at the St. Louis County County Depot. To learn about the VMH, visit vets-hall.org/ and facebook.com/veteransmemorialhall.