From the Organizer
The race starts and finishes at Fort Luck, behind the Luck Dental Clinic. The "out and back" course is mostly flat, paved and goes around part of Big Butternut Lake. There is a water station on the course that allows runners two chances at hydration. Each runner receives a race t-shirt as part of the entry fee.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Luck, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
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In & Out of Luck 5k
Jul 18, 2026