Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, steady conditions
Runners will face a temperature increase from 46°F at the start to 64°F by the finish, with a steady wind from the south at 11 mph. Humidity will be moderate at 54% with a dew point of 38°F. With favorable conditions, pacing can remain consistent, but runners should stay hydrated as temperatures rise.
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'. Source
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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
