Bound for Boston Marathon - Minneapolis
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Race Overview
The Bound for Boston Marathon - Minneapolis is a road running event held in Maple Grove, Minnesota, at Fernbrook Elementary School. This event focuses on performance and provides participants with an environment designed for achieving personal records. The competition features a one-mile loop course characterized as flat and fast.
The race offers the following distances:
- 26.2 Miles (Marathon) - USATF Certified
- 13.1 Miles (Half Marathon)
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
The 26.2 Miles full marathon course is USATF Certified, serving as a Boston Marathon qualifier. To ensure a focused experience, the in-person event is limited to 75 participants.
Participant Support and Amenities
The event provides an aid table stocked with water and electrolyte drinks. Because the course consists of a one-mile loop, runners can access the aid station frequently. Participants have the option to bring personalized nutrition or hydration to place on the tables for their use during the race. Spectators are encouraged to attend as cheer crews to support runners.
All participants receive a race shirt and a finisher medal. Awards are presented for both the marathon and half marathon distances based on five-year age group categories. For those choosing the virtual options, shirts and medals are shipped to the participants after they submit their times on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
