City of Lakes Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The Jeff Winter City of Lakes Half Marathon is a half marathon that takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the USATF Minnesota Half Marathon Championship. The event has been held for over 60 years.
Course and Setting
The 13.1-mile route is a USATF-certified course. It circles Lake Harriet and Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis, providing views of the lakes and parkways. The course is described as flat and fast. Participant capacity is limited to 1,800 runners.
Event Features
The race includes free downloadable race photos and a finisher pint glass. Pacers are available for goal finishing times from 1:30 to 3:00 hours. Awards with cash prizes are given to the top three finishers in the men’s, women’s, and non-binary categories, based on gun time and USATF rules. The event supports local nonprofit organizations.
Registration and Logistics
The race takes place on a Sunday in September. The start and finish area is at Beard’s Plaisance, near 44th Street and Lake Parkway West in Minneapolis. Packet pickup is available on race day near the tennis courts at this location. Hydration stations are located approximately every 5 kilometers along the course.
Registration operates on a tiered pricing system, with the lowest prices available during an early bird period. Run Minnesota members may have access to specific pricing tiers. Complementary entries are available for elite runners who meet specific time standards, as well as for participants fundraising for the charity partner Mile in My Shoes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
