Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon

Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon is a flat rail-trail favorite for runners who want long steady miles, a smaller field, and real Boston-qualifier intent.

Next raceSaturday, May 9, 2026
LocationHoldingford, Minnesota
Boston qualifierYes

Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon quick facts

  • Flat asphalt trail marathon from Holdingford to St. Joseph.
  • Official site lists it as a Boston qualifier with a six-hour limit.
  • Recent finisher lookup is linked from the race's current timing hub.
  • Official homepage currently works over http because the https setup is misconfigured.

What is the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon?

The Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon is built around simplicity, and for the right runner that is exactly the point. It is a straightforward Minnesota trail marathon where pacing discipline matters more than navigating crowd surges or complicated logistics.

Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon course route

The race uses the Lake Wobegon Trail from the Holdingford start toward the St. Joseph finish, giving runners long asphalt path sections with very little interruption. The profile is famously flat, which is why the race stays on the shortlist for runners targeting controlled effort and qualifying times.

Weather for the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon

Mid-May in central Minnesota often starts cool enough to race well, but exposed sections can still warm up once the sun is higher. Wind matters more here than hills, and that can decide whether the back half feels calm or stubborn.

Past Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Saturday, May 9, 2026
2025CompletedOpen results

Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon FAQ

When is the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon?

The 2026 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon is on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

How do I register for the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon?

You can register for the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon at secure.getmeregistered.com.