Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon
Lo esencial
El Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon celebra el paisaje de Minnesota central y el espíritu ficticio del Lake Wobegon de Garrison Keillor. Desde su fundación, se ha convertido en un maratón de primavera querido por corredores regionales y atletas de otros lugares que buscan un recorrido tranquilo y escénico de punto a punto. La carrera comienza en el pequeño pueblo de Holdingford y sigue el corredor ferroviario convertido, terminando cerca de centros de servicios más grandes donde la familia y voluntarios se reúnen para recibir a los finishers. Durante los años, el evento ha ganado reputación por estar bien organizado, relajado y amigable — un lugar donde corredores novatos y racers experimentados se sienten apoyados. El recorrido corre principalmente en el Lake Wobegon Trail de caliza triturada, ofreciendo un terreno suavemente ondulado, amplias vistas, y paisajes que cambian con las estaciones — humedales, sabanas de roble, extensiones de pradera y pequeños Main Streets. Disfrutarás de largas secciones de running sin tráfico urbano pesado, con puentes de madera, trestles y cruces de ríos que añaden variedad escénica. La superficie del trail y los cambios de elevación moderados lo hacen popular para corredores que buscan mantener un ritmo constante y esfuerzos clasificatorios para Boston. Los avituallamientos son frecuentes y están a cargo de voluntarios locales y clubes de running, y la zona post-carrera enfatiza la hospitalidad comunitaria con comida local, refrescos y familias animando en el tramo final. La atmósfera del día de la carrera es relajada y motivadora: espera un campo pequeño a mediano, voluntarios entusiastas y ambiente de pueblo pequeño más que enormes salas de expo. El Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon está medido y certificado según estándares nacionales y se usa regularmente como recorrido clasificatorio para Boston; el evento sigue las prácticas de medición USATF/AIMS para asegurar una distancia exacta y elegibilidad para clasificatorios.
Día de la carrera
Pronóstico del tiempo
Elevación
Perfil del terreno
Recorrido relativamente plano
Participantes
Tamaño del grupo
Grupo reducido
Calificación del público
Apoyo de espectadores
Secciones tranquilas del recorrido
2026 edition completed; 2027 date not yet announced
Jun 24, 2026The 2026 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon (May 9, 2026) has concluded. As of 2026-06-24, the official site (lakewobegontrailmarathon.org) has an expired SSL certificate and no 2027 edition date or registration has been published on any verified source. This is a small regional race that typically announces the following year's edition in fall. 2027 details are pending official announcement.
Clasificatorio para Boston
Esta carrera es un evento clasificatorio certificado para el Maratón de Boston. Logra tu marca de clasificación en un recorrido verificado.
Holdingford Depot Trailhead
Race start at the historic Holdingford trailhead and former railroad depot area
Sauk River Crossing
Scenic wooden trestle and riverside views where the trail crosses the Sauk River
Rural Farmland & Prairie Sections
Long flat stretches through central Minnesota farmland offering open sky and spring wildflowers
Albany Trail Bridge
Mid-race landmark at the pedestrian bridge near Albany with views of the valley and town
Avon Trailhead & Community Park
Aid station area near Avon where runners pass through a small-town park and picnic area
St. Joseph Historic Downtown
Approaching the finish, runners pass the brick storefronts and local businesses of St. Joseph
Lake Wobegon Trail State Park Interpretive Signs
Informational signs and historic railroad artifacts along the route highlighting the trail's rail-to-trail history
Otras distancias disponibles durante el fin de semana del evento:
Holdingford, MI, United States
US
Tarifa promedio para alojamientos de 3 estrellas cerca de la salida
Elegibilidad
- Must be 18 years or older on race day
- Must complete online registration and pay entry fee by the posted deadline
- All entrants must sign the race waiver and medical release
- Participants should be in adequate training and are strongly advised to obtain medical clearance if they have any medical conditions or are returning from injury
- Race bibs are non-transferable and ID may be required at packet pickup
- Participants must obey race officials, course marshals, and posted course rules
- Course cutoff is approximately 6.5 hours; runners not meeting intermediate cutoffs may be asked to stop or move to the course sweep
- Strollers, bicycles, wheeled devices, and pacers on bikes are not permitted on the course
- No pets allowed on the race course
- The race reserves the right to limit entries and to refuse or remove any entrant for safety or conduct reasons
Documentos requeridos
- Photo ID (passport or national ID)
- Medical certificate/doctor's note (issued within 12 months)
- Proof of age (birth certificate or passport)
- Completed race registration form
- Signed liability waiver/assumption of risk
- Emergency contact information
- Proof of medical/health insurance (front page or insurance card)
Métodos de inscripción
- Online Registration
- Mail-in/Paper Entry
- Race Day/In-Person Registration
- Charity/Fundraising Entry
- Volunteer Exchange/Staff Entry
- Group/Team Registration
Política de cancelación y reembolso
Full refund minus $10 processing fee if canceled 60 or more days before race
50% refund if canceled between 30 and 59 days before race
No refunds for cancellations within 30 days of race day
Bib transfers allowed up to 14 days before race for a $15 transfer fee with written request
Deferred entry to the 2027 event available up to 7 days before race for a $25 deferral fee
The Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon follows the crushed-limestone Lake Wobegon Trail through central Minnesota’s rolling farmland, lakes and forests, offering a predominantly flat, fast course with scenic rural views.
Chip timing is provided with official splits and there are staffed aid stations roughly every 2–3 miles offering water, electrolyte drink and gels; drop bags and pacers are typically available.
All finishers receive a technical race shirt and a finisher medal, and awards are presented to overall and 5-year age-group top finishers.
Race weekend usually includes pre-race packet pickup in Holdingford the day before and a limited post-race food area with local refreshments; parking near the start/finish is limited so organizers often run shuttle buses from overflow lots.
Runners are advised to register early (the marathon often reaches capacity), dress in layers for variable May weather, and note that strong spectators are concentrated near the start/finish and a few trail crossings due to the rural nature of the course.
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