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Gandy Dancer Marathon

Luck, WI
Saturday, October 10, 2026


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Course Description
The Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon course is run on a flat limestone surface. Marathoners will run south approximately 6.55 miles, run back to the start and then run north 6.55 miles and back to the finish line.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, October 10, 2026
2025: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Trail

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 51°F (10°C)
Average High: 61°F (16°C)
Average Low: 41° F (5°C)





PR Score & Course Score

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Course Score: Request Score


Race Size

2025: 56 Finishers
2024: 61 Finishers
2023: 200 Finishers
2022: 17 Finishers
2021: 28 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 14.3%
2024: 4.9%
2023: 9.5%
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 8 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 58°F  (14°C)
Low: 37°F  (3°C)

Race Start Conditions

42°F  (6°C)
Humidity: 88%

Clear
NNE 7 mph

PR Score

110.82

Course Score

111.25









Gandy Dancer Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Gandy Dancer Marathon was the 451st largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 433rd largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 14.3% of Gandy Dancer Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 4.9% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Gandy Dancer Marathon ranked 76th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 310th in 2024. In Wisconsin, it ranked 4th in 2025 and 20th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


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