Race Day Information
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Race Day: Saturday, May 2, 2026
*Bib & Shirt pick up:​
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TBD Location: April 27 - 30 1:00pm - 7:00pm
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Friday, May 1 at City Square Park 1:00pm - 6:00pm
*There is no race day bib pick up without purchasing will call. Purchase here.
*Please read and understand the race day rules.
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Transferring distances
**If you need to transfer to a shorter distance click here
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Schedule
7:00am - Help desk opens
7:45am - Relay bus departs start area
8:00am - Half Marathon - 10 Mile - Relay Starts
8:30am - 5K Starts
9:00am - Lola's Post Race Party Starts
10:30am - Kids Run Starts
10:00am - Unofficial race results posted. No awards given on race day.
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Getting to the race and parking
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Start line is at City Square Park in Waconia - Click here for directions
Waconia is further from the Twin Cities than you may expect. Please give yourself an extra half hour for the commute.
Parking is available near City Square Park. Please carpool if possible and give yourself extra time for parking and getting to the race site. ​
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*Important tip: Do not turn on Main Street when driving to Waconia
Race Village / Help Desk
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Race village including the Help Desk, Will Call is located in City Square Park. The help desk opens at 7:00am.
Bag Drop Instructions
Please bring your own bag and clearly label it with your bib number. You will be responsible for dropping off and picking up your bag. Volunteers will verify that the bib number on your bag matches your race bib. We strongly recommend that you do not leave any valuables in your bag.​
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Results and Photos
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Course Maps
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Half Marathon Pacers: 7:40, 8:25, 9:10, 9:55, 11:30, 12:35
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The Half Marathon has a 14 minute mile requirement. If you do not make it to mile 6 by 9:25am you will be directed to the 10 Mile course. If you run the 10 Mile instead of the 13.1 please stop by the help desk so we can get you the proper results.
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No earbuds please - We strongly advise runners to not wear head phones during this race as many of the roads are shared with traffic.
Course Signage
watch for these course signs
13.1 Special Instructions
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At mile 6 the half marathon runners will take a right turn and do 1 loop on 10 to the Dakota Rail Trail.
Half Marathoners that Run the 10 Mile
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If you do not make the cut-off time or decide to run the 10 Mile please stop by the help desk and let us know so that we can move you to the 10 mile and you can get a 10 mile time.
Pre-race check list
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Plan your travel
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Layout your gear the night before
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Study the course
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Eat & drink to prepare
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Prepare your body
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Prepare you mind
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Go run your race
Fundraising & Charities
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Thank you for your generous donations to Gather & Grow Food Shelf!
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Post Race Party at Lola's Lake House
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After your race to go Lola's Lake House and enjoy live music.
Each runner gets a free meal and drink. Show your bib when you arrive. Drinks are not allowed outside of parking lot.
