Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon logo

Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon

Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Luck, WI, with entry fees from $55 to $260.

Date
October 10, 2026 (1 day to go)
Price
$55–$260
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Join us for our 12 year Anniversary! - Saturday, October 10, 2026

Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k, Marathon Relay (Marathon course is a Boston Qualifier, USATF Certification: WI23001MAB)

All participants registered by June 30, 2026, will receive a Gandy Dancer Beanie.

T-Shirts are guaranteed with registration by September 14, 2026

There is a 6-hour time limit on the full marathon. Please plan accordingly. 

Packet Pick Up Information: 
Friday, 10/9/26 5-7pm Luck Fire Department 
Saturday, 10/10/26 starting at 6:30am Luck Fire Department 

Aid Stations and Porta Potties- please see the map below for details. The map is also pinned to the top of our Facebook page.

Of note: Every aid station has a porta potty (aid stations are marked in red). The other porta potties along the trail are marked individually in blue and those spots do not have an aid station. The aid stations that have our Anderson's Pure Maple Syrup Fuel Packs are marked with a maple leaf in the legend.

Parking & Race Day Arrival

When you arrive on race morning, please follow the directions of the Luck Fire Department personnel who will be directing traffic and participants to the appropriate parking areas. We ask that everyone be patient and follow their instructions so we can get everyone parked and to the starting area safely and efficiently.

We can't wait to see you at the starting line! 🍁

Events

Marathon$105
Marathon Relay$260
Half Marathon$95
5k$55
Kids Fun Run

Race-Day Forecast

Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Race day

Saturday, 10/10

High

84°

Low

64°

Conditions

Sunny

Chance of Rain

0%

Wind

10 to 15 mph

Sunrise 7:19 AMSunset 6:32 PMDaylight 11h 13m

About Luck, WI

City Elevation

1,201 ft

Nearest Airport

MSP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 61 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

1

Day to train

Race
Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon
Date
October 10, 2026

Want more races like this?

Enter your email and we'll send more your way.

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

Read the Guide

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon?
Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon is a running race held in Luck, Wisconsin on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon?
Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Luck, Wisconsin at 115 West St.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon

Oct 10, 2026

Register