Bound for Boston Marathon - Minneapolis
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Event details
The Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis is on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Maple Grove, Minnesota at Fernbrook Elementary School (9661 Fernbrook Ln N). The event offers in-person and virtual options and is focused on marathon and half marathon distances. The full marathon course is USATF certified and listed as a Boston qualifier. The event is intentionally small and is capped at 75 participants.
Distances
- Marathon (in-person and virtual)
- Half marathon (in-person and virtual)
Course and support
The course is a 1-mile loop around the school and is described as flat. Timing uses chip timing with start/finish and mile splits; clocks display mile splits on course. There are two aid stations: one with water and bananas and one for participant-provided personal aid. Aid tables are organized by bib number. The course has a time-based cutoff of four hours.
Entry, logistics and awards
Packet pickup is available on race morning at the race site. All participants receive a custom finisher medal; long-sleeve apparel options are available while supplies last. Awards are given by overall and age-group categories, including Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F, Grand Master (50+), Sr. Grand Master (60+), and age groups from 19 & under through 80+. All registrations are final; the event will take place rain or shine unless canceled for safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
