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City of Lakes Half Marathon

Race Date

Sep 13, 2026

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Standout65

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Minneapolis, MN

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Standout65
Methodology
Heritage8/20

4 years running

Size15/15

~1,433 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

shrinking

Loyalty20/20

30% returning runners

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw9/10

runners from 35 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:06:09

Weather0/10

typical high 78°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

59°

Afternoon (High)

78°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the City of Lakes Half Marathon?

The City of Lakes Half Marathon is held on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Where does the City of Lakes Half Marathon take place?

It takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What distances does the City of Lakes Half Marathon offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the City of Lakes Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?

The City of Lakes Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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