Mora Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Location
- 118 North 9th Street, Mora, MN
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K
From the Organizer
Mora Half Marathon & 5K
Mora Half Marathon/5K Facebook Page
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 7:30 A.M. Start (13.1) 7:45 A.M. Start (5K). Free little kids race immediately after the start of the 5K. Line up behind the 5K racers by 7:45 and listen for your own start!
Race Events: 5K Run/Walk & 13.1 Mile Run, Free Kids Run
ONLINE registration closes at 11:59 PM August 14th. Bib pick up and same day registration on August 15th and 6:15-7 a.m.
Race shirts provided for all participants pre-registered by August 1, 2026. No extra shirts will be ordered for those registering after August 1st. Please note that there are women's and unisex shirts available. The women's cut is a slim fit, if you are choosing the women's and in between sizes it is recommended to size up. Any shirts not claimed by the conclusion of the race will be available to others.
BOTH OUR HALF MARATHON & 5K COURSES ARE CERTIFIED!* *It is possible that road construction may impede the certified courses for both the 5K and half marathon. Although the courses will be measured, marked, and mapped out for 5000 meters and 13.1 miles they may differ from what was certified. We are hoping construction does not happen at the same time, but please know when you sign up that they may not be certified (if even a minor adjustment needs to happen). No refunds will be made.
The half marathon is marked with orange footprints on the race course.
The 5K is marked with green footprints on the race course.
In person registration: Friday 5-7 p.m. & Saturday 6:15-7:00 a.m. Pre-registered bib pick up Friday 5-7 p.m. & Saturday 6:15-7:00 a.m. (until 7:15 for the 5K). Both in person registration and bib pickup are at the start/finish area at the athletic complex behind Mora Elementary & Mora High School. Access to those on Friday will be 2100 N Grove St and on Saturday 118 N 9th Street. Map to location of bib pick up and race registration.
Entry Fees: Early bird registration until March 1st: $40 for half marathon and $25 for 5K.
Additional Information:
Map of race day parking
Awards
Half Marathon:
•Trophies awarded to the top overall three males and three females.
• Medals to the top three individual age group finishers.
5K:
• Trophies awarded to the top overall male and female.
• Medals to the top three age group finishers.
•Medals to the top local (Kanabec County) overall male and female finishers in the Half and 5K
Official timing for the half marathon will end 3 hours and 15 minutes after the start (15 minute per mile pace). You are welcome to complete your race on your own if you are on the course past then; however, there will no longer be support, timing, or water stops available.
In the event of severe weather (lightening) the start of the race will be delayed by 30 minutes. The race start can be delayed by 60 minutes maximum. If at that time the weather has not cleared we unfortunately will have to cancel the event. Insurance is available for purchase at checkout.
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
79°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mora, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mora, MN
Elevation
1,028 ft
Nearest Airport
STC
Saint Cloud Regional Airport · 44 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 70 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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From Endurance Grid
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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mora Half Marathon & 5K?
- Mora Half Marathon & 5K is a running race held in Mora, Minnesota on August 15, 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 Mora Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Mora, Minnesota at 118 North 9th Street, Mora, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mora Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mora Half Marathon & 5K
Aug 15, 2026