The 2026 Gandy Dancer Half Marathon has concluded.

Gandy Dancer Half Marathon

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Luck, WI, USA · October 10, 2026·
clear-day59°·69° high·Breezy·Dry
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Race Day Weather

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59°at start
88° high
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Comfortable temps, big temp swing, moderate wind

Mild 59°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 88°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Moderate winds around 18mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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Race Info

The Gandy Dancer Trail Half Marathon covers 13.1 miles on the Gandy Dancer State Trail in northwest Wisconsin's Polk County. The trail is a former railroad bed with a flat, packed limestone surface, and the race starts and finishes at the Luck Fire Department in the village of Luck. It runs on the Saturday of race weekend, in the middle of the area's peak fall color.

Race weekend

Saturday, October 10
7:30 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
7:30 AMMarathon Relay (26.2 mi)
8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
8:30 AM5K (3.1 mi)
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FAQ

When is the 2026 Gandy Dancer Half Marathon?

The 2026 Gandy Dancer Half Marathon will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Gandy Dancer Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 88°F and a low of 57°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 8 years of data
Avg Temp
46°F
L:43° H:49°
RunScore
9
Conditions
Rain Freq
13%
1 of 8 yrs
Wind8mph
Dew41°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
clear-day
59°/69°-
6
2025
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35°/51°-
10
2024
partly-cloudy-day
46°/49°Light
10
2023
cloudy
42°/46°-
10
2022
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35°/44°-
10
2021
partly-cloudy-day
59°/63°-
6
2019
cloudy
33°/34°-
10
2018
cloudy
35°/39°-
10