Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon

Nisswa, MN, USA · May 2, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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59° high
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Dry

Cool start, warming trend

Runners will face a cool start at 33°F, gradually warming to 58°F by race end. Wind will be light at 7 mph from the W and humidity will sit at 54% with a dew point of 31°F. This weather is favorable, allowing runners to maintain their pace without significant adjustments.

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Race Info

The Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon is a highly-rated, volunteer-organized race set in the scenic North Woods of Nisswa, Minnesota.

The course is a paved double loop that winds past beautiful cabin-lined lakes and pine forests. It is known for being very runner-friendly, featuring a mostly flat and fast elevation profile alongside consistently cool spring temperatures.

Beyond the full marathon, it has a festive community atmosphere all weekend, with all proceeds going to support local charities and non-profits in the Brainerd Lakes area. Source

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When is the 2026 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon?

The 2026 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon will be held on Saturday May 2, 2026.

Is the Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 59°F and a low of 31°F with a 10% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 4 years of data
Avg Temp
56°F
L:43° H:56°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
50%
2 of 4 yrs
Wind12mph
Dew36°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2025
clear-day
43°/67°-
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2024 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2024
rain
45°/59°Light
8

2023 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2023
partly-cloudy-day
40°/53°-
7

2022 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2022
rain
45°/47°Light
6

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