Minnesota has 11 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 Med City Marathon. 9 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Bound for Boston (Minneapolis) Marathon — 26.7% BQ and Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon — 18.4% BQ.
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Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes MarathonNisswa, MN05/02/2026 |  Mostly Flat 57 Finishers |
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Lake Wobegon Trail MarathonSt. Joseph, MN05/08/2027 | Mostly Flat353 Finishers |
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Med City MarathonRochester, MN05/17/2026 | Mostly Flat453 Finishers |
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Grandmas MarathonDuluth, MN06/19/2027 | Mostly Flat9,602 Finishers |
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Eugene Curnow Trail MarathonDuluth, MN07/11/2026 |  Very Hilly220 Finishers |
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Xenia Avenue MarathonBrooklyn Park, MN07/25/2026 |  Very Flat104 Finishers |
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Bound for Boston (Minneapolis) MarathonRichfield, MN08/15/2027 | Very Flat15 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 Hills8,427 Finishers |
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Bemidji Blue Ox MarathonBemidji, MN10/09/2027 | Rolling Hills220 Finishers |
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Mankato MarathonMankato, MN10/17/2026 | Mostly Flat381 Finishers |
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