MNweatherwear's MINNESOTA MARATHON/RUN(S) MUST(S):
MNWEATHERWEAR.COM’S Minnesota and Twin Cities specific Marathon Run Must List [each Race website and/or information email for inquiries is linked for easy access to ALL those important details]!
MINNESOTA MARATHONS:
NISSWA-BRAINERD Jaycees Run for the Lakes MARATHON: Typically held in April. Kids 1k and 5k Fun Run; 10k; Half Marathon; Full Marathon; Relay Marathon. Consider lodging at The Historic Grand View Lodge on Gull Lake! www.runforthelakes.com
ST. JOSEPH-LAKE WOBEGON Trail MARATHON:
held typically in May at Holdingford High School. Runners run on the Lake Wobegon Trail through the towns of Holdingford, Albany, Avon and St. Joseph. This course is flat, fast, picturesque and is a Boston Qualifier! gbienusa7@hotmail.com
ROCHESTER -SCHEELS MED-CITY MARATHON: Rochester is the home of Medical Heaven. Take part in this race and be sure to check out the Fitness Expo at the Mayo Clinic Civic Center Exhibit Mall for special offers and great bargains on running and fitness gear. medcityevents@outlook.com
DULUTH – GRANDMA’S MARATHON. This 26.2 mile race along the scenic North Shore of Minnesota is an Event where runners of all calibers come together to celebrate the Vigor of the Human Spirit!! Typically held in June. www.grandmasmarathon.com.
DULUTH-GARRY BJORKLUND Half MARATHON: Takes you from the edge of the City Limits all the way to the heart of Duluth. Experience the empowerment of thousands of people cheering you on! www.grandmasmarathon.com
ALBERT LEA – HEARTLAND Series Day 7 in MN MARATHON: This Amazing 7-DAY Marathon typically held in July – ends in Albert Lea, MN! From Ohio, to Michigan, to Indiana, to Illinois, to Iowa, to Wisconsin and Minnesota! Hanne@mainlymarathons.com
BRECKENRIDGE – PRAIRIE SERIES held in July - Day 1 MN MARATHON: All races in this Series begin at 5:30 a.m. – Wake up and Run! Day 1-2 begin in Minnesota at Breckenridge. Day 3/Baltic SD; Day 4/Sioux City IA; Day 5/South Sioux City NE; Day 6/Hiawatha KS and Day 7/St. Joseph MO! Hanne@mainlymarathons.com
DULUTH-EUGENE CURNOW Trail MARATHON. This July race that has become wildly popular begins at the Spirit Mountain Ski Area and encompasses one leg of the Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon, plus a bit extra to equal 26.2 miles. Rough woodland trails. Formerly known as the Eugene Curnow Half Marathon, this Minnesota Voyageur 50 Mile Trail Ultramarathon is one you won’t want to miss. www.voyageur50.com
DETROIT LAKES – DICK BEARDSLEY MARATHON: Which is your favorite? The 5k Walk/Run; the 10k Run; the ½ Marathon or the full Marathon? The Dick Beardsley Event has it all! “When you cross the finish line, no matter how slow or how fast, it will change your life forever”. Dick Beardsley. Join the fun at this Annual Marathon on one of the most beautiful courses in the Upper Midwest. www.dbmarathon.com
LUTSEN – SUPERIOR TRAIL Fall Races MATATHON & 50M: The Superior Fall Trail Races are run on rugged, rooty, rocky 95% single-track trail with near constant climbs and descents! Amazing, Vivid Views! This is a more difficult race and probably not a good choice for your first trail or ultra race. www.superiortrailrace.com
WALKER-WALKER NORTH Country MARATHON: The town of Walker, MN has partnered with the Chippewa National Forest to present to you a race for those who love nature and are not “faint at heart”. The race begins in Walker, a quaint lakeside town which hugs the borders of Leech Lake. wacc@arvig.net
ELY – ELY MARATHON: The Northern Lights Glow Run is Fridays [5k and Wheels], and the Boundary Waters Bank [HM and FM] are Saturday. Special Kids races and activities are being held at Whiteside Park. Bring a blanket for the Blanket-Drop for Charity! elystonesoup@gmail.com
BEMIDJI – BEMIDJI Blue Ox MARATHON: The Blue Ox Marathon in Bemidji [which as known as The First City on The Mississippi River] offers many options: 26k Lake Loop and Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1k and 1/2k. Don’t forget the Friday Pasta Feed! Held typically in October. www.bemidjiblueoxmarathon.com
MANKATO – MANKATO MARATHON: The Mankato Marathon [names “Top Marathon Worth Traveling For in Minnesota’] is the Midwest’s boldest race; showcasing a dynamic course and determined runners. Also an October event. 507-664-9438.
TWIN CITIES MARATHONS:
GOLDY’S RUN: Join thousands of runners on the beautiful 5K route through campus or the 10 mile that runs along the Mississippi River. All races start at TCF Bank Stadium and finish on the 50-yard line. The race benefits the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital. info@mnrunseries.com
HOT CHOCOLATE 15K/5K RUN: The Hot Chocolate 15k/5k series is a national series of chocolate themed races that happen in major cities across the USA. These are big city races with courses to match. Established in 2008, the inaugural Hot Chocolate 15k/5k ran through the streets of Chicago, Illinois. Since its inception, over 200,000 participants have run for chocolate, making it the fastest growing race series in the nation. Each Hot Chocolate 15k/5k race features both a 15k (9.3miles) and 5k (3.1miles). Participants receive an award winning goodie bag, which they collect at the expo along with their race packet. The chocolate really begins to flow at the post race party where runners enjoy music, and a finishers mugs filled with hot chocolate, chocolate fondue and tasty dippable treats! www.ramracing.org
ST. PAUL- ST. PAUL Trail MARATHON (Urban Trail Series-Bluff Tuff!): This perfect blend of trail and city begins at the trails of Battle Creek Regional Park and winds its way down to the Mighty Mississippi; then climbs the bluffs and showcases beautiful vistas of the capitol city! Expect hills (some steep) on this course that consists of 50/50 dirt trail and pavement. Stairs at mile 20! www.enduranceunited.org. The Trail KIDS Run is free with a Bluff Tuff registration.
LAKE MINNETONKA HALF-MARATHON RUN: A point to point race around beautiful Lake Minnetonka that starts in Wayzata and ends in Excelsior. USATF certified and chip timed, this is an excellent opportunity to test your speed. The cut off time is a 16-minute mile pace, and with a rich history among distance runners, racers of all abilities are made welcome! If 13.1 miles is a bit too much, get a buddy and sign up as a relay team of two. However you run it, the beautiful course and fantastic atmosphere make this one of Minnesota's premier half marathon events. Part of the MN Run Series. info@mnrunseries.com
MAPLE GROVE HALF MARATHON AND 5K: Hundreds of runners take to the streets of this City for this annual race run through the streets and paved trails of Maple Grove. Chip-timed races with a few hills thrown in for extra challenge, this is a great chance to test your fitness. There is a gear and bag check available, and all finishers will receive a medal. mary@andersonraces.com
STILLWATER RACE: This picturesque Half Marathon takes its participants along the beautiful Gateway Trail for the first eight miles and through the streets of scenic residential Stillwater, Minnesota in the Midwestern United States. The 10K route follows the last 6.2 miles of the Half Marathon course and the 5K course begins at Browns Creek Park. All three races share a common finish line at scenic Pioneer Park overlooking downtown Stillwater, the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge and the new St. Croix Crossing bridge. info@runstillwater.com
LOLA’S HALF MARATHON: Lola's Lake Waconia Half Marathon promises to provide one of the most scenic race routes in the greater Twin Cities area. It starts near City Square Park in lovely Waconia, weaves through the city then winds around beautiful Lake Waconia where you'll catch your breath and to the finish at the park. There's something for everyone: the half marathon, 2-person 1/2 marathon relay, a 10 mile, the 5k run/walk that is dog friendly. Wrap it up by attending the fun "after-party" at Lola's Lakehouse with lunch, live music, photo opportunities and more...only two blocks from the finish line.
ST. PAUL – WOMEN ROCK Half MARATHON: Girl Power! Participate in the Rock Starlet Challenge – which is 3 Races in one morning! You will run one race and it will bring you directly back to the starting line area. Complete all three Rad Races and receive your Rock Starlet Challenge Medal! www.marathonguide.com
MINNEAPOLIS – MEDTRONIC TC MARATHON WEEKEND! This Annual Race is a top 10 U.S. Marathon and has become an annual celebration of fitness and fun! The TC10 Mile takes runners on the 5th largest 10 mile race also known as the Shortcut to the Capitol! info@tcevents.org