Stillwater Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Stillwater Half Marathon takes place in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 23, 2026. The courses run on fully paved regional trails, including the Gateway Trail and Brown's Creek Trail. The 5K begins on the Millbrook Trail before merging with the longer routes. The finish is in Pioneer Park on a bluff overlooking historic downtown Stillwater and the St. Croix River. Stillwater is located on the outskirts of the Twin Cities metro area, about 40 minutes from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Registration for 2026 opens October 8 at noon.
Race details and services
The event offers USATF certified and sanctioned courses. Certification numbers are: Half - MN25010MAB; 10K - MN25008MAB; 5K - MN25009MAB.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Packet pickup is available the day before the race at Water Street Inn and on race day at the same location. Shuttles to start locations are required; buses run from downtown Stillwater and are marked for each distance. Race services include gender-specific shirts, collectible finisher medals, personalized bibs (up to 10 characters), timing by Mtec Results, pacers for the half marathon, bag drop at each start, staffed water stations, restroom facilities at each start and about every two miles, finish-line food and beverages, a selfie clock at the finish, video and photo results, shower facilities at River Valley Athletic Club, and mailed age-group awards for top three in each age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.