City of Lakes Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Jeff Winter City of Lakes Half Marathon is scheduled for September 13, 2026, at Beard's Plaisance in Minneapolis. The race circles Lake Harriet and Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis and has been held for more than 60 years. It is the USATF Minnesota Half Marathon Championship and uses a USATF-certified, flat course described as fast.
Race details
The field is limited to 1,800 participants. Aid stations are available approximately every 5k along the course. Pacers are provided for a range of goal finish times from 1:30 to 3:00. Race amenities include free race photos (runners should make bibs visible for identification) and a finisher pint glass. Awards include cash prizes for the top three overall finishers in men, women, and non-binary categories; all awards are based on Gun Time and follow USATF competition rules. Packet pick-up is located near the tennis courts at Beard's Plaisance, near 44th and Lake Parkway West. The event lists limited complementary and elite entries with time standards for elite runners noted for 2025. Fundraising partnerships and sponsors support the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.