Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon is a running race on May 8, 2027 in Saint Cloud, MN, with an entry fee of $70.
From the Organizer
The Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon is a scenic, USATF-certified 26.2-mile race run entirely on the paved Lake Wobegon Trail, a former rail line converted into a smooth, flat path through the heart of Stearns County, Minnesota. The course starts at Holdingford High School in Holdingford, MN, and finishes at the Trail Facility in St. Joseph, MN, passing through the small towns of Albany and Avon along the way.
With minimal elevation change and a gentle net downhill, the course is a Boston Marathon qualifier and a favorite among runners chasing a personal best. The route winds past farmland, lakes, and a designated nature area, offering a peaceful, traffic-free run away from city crowds.
Organized and hosted by the St. Cloud River Runners, a local running club active since 1983, the event is known for its strong community support, well-stocked aid stations, and small-town charm — with local volunteers and residents cheering runners on from start to finish.
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
65°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Cloud Rgnl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
69,926
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,039 ft
Nearest Airport
STC
Saint Cloud Regional Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 66 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Coming Up
Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon
May 8, 2027