Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Half Marathon
Named for marathon great Dick Beardsley, this Detroit Lakes half marathon has run for three decades on lake-country Minnesota roads in early fall.
Quick facts
- Namesake Dick Beardsley attends his hometown race each year.
- More than three decades of race history in Detroit Lakes.
- Rolling paved course through lake country with early fall color.
- Race weekend includes a 10K, 5K, youth run, and a pasta dinner.
Is registration open for the 2026 Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Half Marathon?
Registration for the 2026 Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Half Marathon is open.
About the Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Half Marathon
Dick Beardsley, best known for his 1982 Boston duel with Alberto Salazar, lends his name and his presence to his hometown race in Detroit Lakes. The event has run for more than three decades, and Beardsley still shows up in person, including playing guitar at the Friday pasta dinner. The half leads a menu that also includes a 10K, 5K, and youth run.
Course
The half rolls through Minnesota lake country on paved roads around Detroit Lakes, with water views and early fall foliage along the way. It is a small-city course, so expect quiet road miles and local aid rather than big-race crowd walls.
Race-day weather
Mid-September in northwest Minnesota often starts in the 40s and warms into the 60s, some of the friendliest racing weather the region offers. Wind off the lakes is the most likely complication.
Past Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Half Marathon?
The 2026 Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Half Marathon is on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Is registration open for the 2026 Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Half Marathon?
Registration for the 2026 Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Half Marathon is open. View the official registration details at runsignup.com.
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