Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis
Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States
Aug, 2027 (TBD)
Half-marathon, Marathon
Race Information
Have you been dreaming of running the Boston Marathon? Need to shave a few minutes off your qualifying time? Or maybe you're just looking for the perfect course to set a new PR? Whether Boston is your goal or not, the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon is for you. This race takes place at Fernbrook Elementary School, and the course is a 1-mile super flat & super fast loop! The Full Marathon is USATF Certified, making it a Boston Qualifier! This event is uniquely designed for serious runners. To maintain the best possible experience, this is intentionally a small, focused event, capped at just 75 participants. Awards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups. By design, this will be a smaller event, focused on getting you your fastest time.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1 - 100
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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