Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon
- Date Sat 8th May 2027
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota
- Price $75.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon on Saturday, May 8, 2027, in the beautiful St. Cloud area of Stearns County, Minnesota. This scenic, USATF-certified marathon spans 26.2 miles along the picturesque Lake Wobegon Trail, a former rail line transformed into a smooth, flat pathway. Starting at Holdingford High School and finishing at the Trail Facility in St. Joseph, this race takes you through charming small towns like Albany and Avon, providing a serene backdrop of farmland and lakes.
Runners will enjoy a gentle net downhill course with minimal elevation change, making it an ideal event for those looking to achieve a personal best or qualify for the Boston Marathon. The Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon is celebrated for its community spirit, featuring enthusiastic local volunteers and well-stocked aid stations to support participants every step of the way. Embrace the small-town charm and the breathtaking scenery as you join fellow runners in this unforgettable marathon experience!
Runners will enjoy a gentle net downhill course with minimal elevation change, making it an ideal event for those looking to achieve a personal best or qualify for the Boston Marathon. The Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon is celebrated for its community spirit, featuring enthusiastic local volunteers and well-stocked aid stations to support participants every step of the way. Embrace the small-town charm and the breathtaking scenery as you join fellow runners in this unforgettable marathon experience!
Organiser's Description
The Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon is a scenic, USATF-certified 26.2-mile race run entirely on the paved Lake Wobegon Trail, a former rail line converted into a smooth, flat path through the heart of Stearns County, Minnesota. The course starts at Holdingford High School in Holdingford, MN, and finishes at the Trail Facility in St. Joseph, MN, passing through the small towns of Albany and Avon along the way.
With minimal elevation change and a gentle net downhill, the course is a Boston Marathon qualifier and a favorite among runners chasing a personal best. The route winds past farmland, lakes, and a designated nature area, offering a peaceful, traffic-free run away from city crowds.
Organized and hosted by the St. Cloud River Runners, a local running club active since 1983, the event is known for its strong community support, well-stocked aid stations, and small-town charm with local volunteers and residents cheering runners on from start to finish.
With minimal elevation change and a gentle net downhill, the course is a Boston Marathon qualifier and a favorite among runners chasing a personal best. The route winds past farmland, lakes, and a designated nature area, offering a peaceful, traffic-free run away from city crowds.
Organized and hosted by the St. Cloud River Runners, a local running club active since 1983, the event is known for its strong community support, well-stocked aid stations, and small-town charm with local volunteers and residents cheering runners on from start to finish.
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th May 2027 (7:00AM CDT)
$75.20
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1836 39th St S, Saint Cloud, 56301-9503, MN, United States
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