From the Organizer
The Mountain Lake Road Race is one of the longest running races in the state of Minnesota! We will be holding our 53rd annual race this year. Our event has that small town charm with big city production and turnout. Our race is recognized for being well-run and organized. Known for having one of the least expensive registration fees in the state. This Run Mountain Lake event is still able to provide quality t-shirts, chip timing, awards for the overall winners, as well as for the top 3 in each race division, along with unique commemorative finisher medal for all runners, fruit, and other refreshments. The t-shirt is well designed, ultimately becoming a collectible item for many.
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Windom, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
1,833
as of 2023
Elevation
1,301 ft
Nearest Airport
FSD
Sioux Falls Regional Airport · 94 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 106 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mountain Lake Road Race and Fitness Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
13
Days to train
Coming Up
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63 miles away
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26 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
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)
Mountain Lake Road Race and Fitness Walk
Jun 21, 2026