Apple Dumpling Day Marathon
A Lions Club marathon on Elroy's converted rail trails during Apple Dumpling Days, with flat shaded miles and small-town Wisconsin festival energy.
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Quick facts
- Certified marathon course on flat converted rail-trail grades.
- Elroy Lions Club race that donates its profits to charity.
- Runs during the town's Apple Dumpling Days festival, dumpling included at the finish.
- Level shaded trail miles suit steady pacing over surges.
About the Apple Dumpling Day Marathon
The Elroy Lions Club has grown this festival race since 2007 and added the full marathon in 2013. Elroy sits where three converted rail trails meet, and the race leans on that network for a small-town September marathon where profits go to charity and finishers get an apple dumpling.
Course
From Schultz Park the course follows old railroad grades on Elroy's rail-trail network, including the 400 State Trail. The former rail beds keep the route level and much of it shaded, so the running is steady and flat rather than technical.
Race-day weather
Mid-September in western Wisconsin usually starts in the 50s and can climb toward the 70s. Shade takes the edge off sunny stretches, but leftover summer humidity can make the later miles feel warmer than the forecast.
Past Apple Dumpling Day Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Apple Dumpling Day Marathon FAQ
When is the Apple Dumpling Day Marathon?
The 2026 Apple Dumpling Day Marathon is on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Is Apple Dumpling Day Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Apple Dumpling Day Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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