St. Joseph, MN
Saturday, May 8, 2027
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Don't waste months of training only to run the wrong pace.
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Race Dates
2027: Saturday, May 8, 2027Course Information
Profile: Mostly FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 56°F (13°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 99.63Race Size
2026: 353 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 18.4%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: Yes
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 62°F (17°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
45°F (7°C) |
PR Score |
99.47 |
Course Score |
99.63 |
The Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon was the 192nd largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 175th largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, 18.4% of Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 17% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon ranked 50th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 33rd so far in 2026. In Minnesota, it ranked 1st in 2025 and 1st so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon has a Course Score of 99.63, ranking it as the 76th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 1st fastest marathon course in Minnesota.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon a PR Score of 99.63. The PR Score ranks the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon as the 59th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 1st best marathon for a PR in Minnesota.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Minnesota for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 1259 feet (383m)
Min Elevation: 1077 feet (328m)
Elevation Gain: 290 feet (88m)
Elevation Loss: 412 feet (125m)
Course updated 05/13/2026
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