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Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon

Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon

Race Date

May 9, 2026

Location

Woodbury, MN

Solid Pick47

The Experience

Get ready to discover the scenic wonders of Woodbury at the Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k – an exhilarating experience that takes you around four of the city's stunning lakes, seamlessly connected by paved trails. The journey kicks off at Colby Lake Park, where you'll set out on a captivating route. Whether you opt for the Half Marathon, 10k, or 5k, the Woodbury Lakes event promises a journey through Woodbury's natural beauty, where every step is a celebration of the city's breathtaking lakeside landscapes. Join us for a day of running, camaraderie, and the sheer joy of exploring Woodbury's remarkable lakes on this unforgettable course. Lace up and be part of the Woodbury Lakes experience!   Tee shirts will stop being available for order on Saturday April 19th.  Highlights from the Races Information below: Course: There are many turns please study the map and descriptions found on the course link above we will have markings out there just good to know ahead of time.There are many road crossing that will NOT have a crossing guard at so be mindful of carsThis is NOT a certified course, we have measured it using a wheel to 13.11 and three maps have stated the similar readings. Medals: Medals will be 3 inch wooden medallions Course Nutrition:  We will have minimal support on the course for you. Please bring your own nutrition. For the half marathon, there are water stops at miles: 3, 5.7, 8.7, 9.9, 11.2. The three mile water stop will only have water, all other water stops will have both water and Gatorade. For the 10k, there are water stops at miles: 3.2 and 4.5 with both water and Gatorade. There are no water stops on the 5k course.  Day of Registration is cashless, you will also need a cell phone to register and create or use your runsignup account. Allow yourself plenty of time to complete this.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Colby Lake Park, Woodbury, MN, 55125

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles

Quality Score

Solid Pick47
Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size15/15

~1,610 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty10/20

10% returning runners

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw6/10

runners from 9 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:28:34

Weather2/10

typical high 71°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

48°

Afternoon (High)

71°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

61%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 3,661 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

3,661

Median time

2:07:17

Latest turnout

1,992

States

14

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:25p50 median ≈ 2:053:20

Turnout by year

20242026

'24'25'26
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