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Moose Mountain Marathon

Lutsen, MN
Saturday, September 12, 2026


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Course Description
The Moose Mountain Marathon is a point-to-point course, starting at the Cramer Road (Cook County Road 1) trailhead on the Superior Hiking Trail, and finishing near Caribou Highlands Lodge in Lutsen.

The course includes a short loop in the early part of the race in order to be full marathon distance. Runners will have access to three aid stations between the start and finish, and will never go more than 8 miles without an opportunity for aid.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, September 12, 2026
2025: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Very Hilly
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Trail

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 54°F (12°C)
Average High: 63°F (17°C)
Average Low: 45° F (7°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: N/A
Course Score: N/A

Race Size

2025: 326 Finishers
2024: 311 Finishers
2023: 306 Finishers
2022: 293 Finishers
2021: 232 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




How does the Moose Mountain Marathon Rank?

The Moose Mountain Marathon was the 198th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 188th largest in 2024.



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