Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon

St. Joseph, MN, USAMay 10, 2025
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COURSE: The course is flat, fast, and picturesque. The course is certified (USATF #MN-19001-TRR) and is a Boston Qualifier. Many people feel that the trail from Holdingford to St. Joseph is the prettiest portion of the Lake Wobegon Trail. The trail is primarily rural except as it passes through the four small towns along the route. In a post on the "A Prairie Home Companion" website, Garrison Keillor said this about the Lake Wobegon Trail: "I‘ve biked the bike trail ... and love the ordinary beauty of farmland and meadow and the towns along it."

The Lake Wobegon Trail is a 10 foot wide asphalt bike trail on a former railroad track. The trail is smooth and has no cant. There is very little elevation change at any time along the entire length of the course. You cannot get lost on this course. Runners join the trail after one mile and then simply follow the trail to the finish. There is only one turn on the entire trail where the trail ‘T’s‘ at about 11.2 miles and runners go left at the 'T'.
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When is the 2025 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon?

The 2025 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon will be held on Saturday May 10, 2025.

Is the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon?

The time limit for the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon is 6 hours.

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Historical Weather

RunScore
Run Score: 8
Temp
56°F
Min/Max
42°/56°F
Dew
34°F
Days of Rain
4/16
Wind
10mph
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2024
rain
43°/ 55°Light
Run Score: 7
2023
cloudy
48°/ 54°Light
Run Score: 8
2022
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60°/ 65°-
Run Score: 8
2021
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33°/ 54°-
Run Score: 8
2019
clear-day
44°/ 63°-
Run Score: 8
2018
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42°/ 59°-
Run Score: 8
2017
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49°/ 72°-
Run Score: 8
2016
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31°/ 44°-
Run Score: 5
2015
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39°/ 57°-
Run Score: 8
2014
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38°/ 64°-
Run Score: 8
2013
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39°/ 47°-
Run Score: 6
2012
clear-day
42°/ 66°-
Run Score: 8
2011
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43°/ 46°Light
Run Score: 7
2010
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36°/ 47°-
Run Score: 7
2009
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42°/ 51°-
Run Score: 7
2008
cloudy
49°/ 55°Light
Run Score: 8