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Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Minnesota has 10 active marathons this year. Races are most common in October, May, and July. Course terrain for these courses is most often mostly flat or rolling hills. Typical race day temperatures range from 43°F to 71°F.
Popular races include the Grandmas Marathon, Twin Cities Marathon, and Mankato Marathon. 8 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon — 17.0% BQ and Xenia Avenue Marathon — 13.5% BQ.
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Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes MarathonNisswa, MN05/02/2026 |  Mostly Flat 86 Finishers |
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Lake Wobegon Trail MarathonSt. Joseph, MN05/09/2026 | Mostly Flat335 Finishers |
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Med City MarathonRochester, MN05/17/2026 | Mostly Flat360 Finishers |
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Grandmas MarathonDuluth, MN06/20/2026 | Mostly Flat7,542 Finishers |
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Eugene Curnow Trail MarathonDuluth, MN07/11/2026 |  Very Hilly277 Finishers |
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Xenia Avenue MarathonBrooklyn Park, MN07/25/2026 |  Very Flat37 Finishers |
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Moose Mountain MarathonLutsen, MN09/12/2026 | Very Hilly326 Finishers |
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Twin Cities MarathonSt. Paul, MN10/04/2026 |  Rolling Hills7,002 Finishers |
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Bemidji Blue Ox MarathonBemidji, MN10/10/2026 | Rolling Hills228 Finishers |
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Mankato MarathonMankato, MN10/17/2026 | Rolling Hills381 Finishers |
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