Runners will start in chilly 38°F conditions — dress in layers for the corral and plan to shed early. Temps will climb significantly to 65°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Moderate winds around 13mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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About the Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K

The 10K starts on Church Street beside St. Christopher's Church in Nisswa and heads north, then east on Poplar Avenue and north on East Cullen Road. It turns onto Wolf Chase Road and comes back south on Middle Cullen Road and East Clark Lake Road, passing the cabins and small lakes outside town. The last stretch follows County Road 13 and the Paul Bunyan Trail to the finish at the Nisswa Community Center. It is held on the Saturday morning of race weekend.

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Race weekend

Friday, May 1

6:30 PMKids 1K (0.6 mi)

6:45 PM5K (3.1 mi)

Saturday, May 2

8:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:30 AM10K (6.2 mi)

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Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K FAQ

When is the 2026 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K?

The 2026 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K will be held on Saturday May 2, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K?

The time limit for the Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K?

The forecast calls for a high of 65°F and a low of 27°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 10K race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K?

Over the 13 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2012 to 2026), it averaged 40°F at the start and 43°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 2 of those years (2022 and 2024).

What was the hottest Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K?

Of the 13 years on record, 2013 was the warmest, reaching 53°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2017, at 33°F.

What was the windiest Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K?

Of the 13 years on record, 2016 was the windiest, with wind averaging 15 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2017, at 2 mph.

Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K weather history

Based on 13 years of data

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42°F

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15%

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Wind7mph

Dew32°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2026	38°/47°	-	27°
2025 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	43°/47°	-	38°
2024 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2024	45°/45°	Light	43°
2023 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	40°/42°	-	35°
2022 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2022	45°/45°	Light	41°
2019 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	38°/39°	-	26°
2018 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	36°/41°	-	28°
2017 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	33°/40°	-	28°
2016 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	42°/45°	-	31°
2015 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	39°/40°	-	31°
2014 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2014	37°/38°	-	30°
2013 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2013	42°/53°	-	33°
2012 Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	39°/41°	-	26°