Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cold start — layer up, big temp swing, moderate wind
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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Race Info
The Half Marathon starts on Lower Cullen Road in Nisswa and heads north on Main Street, then loops through the lake country on East Cullen, Wolf Chase and Middle Cullen roads. The route returns along East Clark Lake Road and County Road 13, follows the Paul Bunyan Trail, and turns south through the Lake Hubert area before coming back to finish at the Nisswa Community Center. The USATF-certified course is mostly flat and paved, with a few rolling hills around miles 8 to 10. It runs on the Saturday of race weekend and starts alongside the full marathon.
