Marathons in Minnesota

Minnesota is home to 2 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Duluth and Minneapolis. Grandma's Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 6,500 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Duluth, Minnesota, United States🇺🇸

Grandma's Marathon

Grandma's Marathon is a classic North Shore point-to-point from Two Harbors to Duluth, Minnesota, drawing about 6,500 runners each June. The net-downhill course follows Lake Superior's scenic Highway 61 with views of the big lake, boreal forest, and Duluth's hillside finish in Canal Park. Cool lake breezes and a fast early profile make it one of America's most popular regional marathons.

Next race: Saturday, 19 June 2027

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States🇺🇸

Minneapolis Marathon

The Minneapolis Marathon draws approximately 4,500 finishers on an urban road in Minneapolis, United States. The course starts and finishes on the Minneapolis riverfront. The route follows the Mississippi River trails and passes the Stone Arch Bridge and Minnehaha Falls. Mostly flat along the river.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

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Fargo, North Dakota, United States🇺🇸· 334 km away

Fargo Marathon

The Fargo Marathon draws about 2,500 finishers each May through North Dakota's largest city on the flat Red River valley. The course passes the Fargodome, the historic downtown, and the Red River with community celebrations at every mile. May spring weather on the northern plains and a flat, friendly course make it one of the most beloved regional marathons in the American Midwest.

Next race: Sunday, 16 May 2027

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States🇺🇸· 381 km away

Fox Cities Marathon

The Fox Cities Marathon draws approximately 1,400 finishers each September on an urban and suburban road in Appleton, United States. Linking several Wisconsin communities gives the event a bigger footprint than its finisher count suggests. The course passes Fox River communities, tree-lined neighborhood roads, and steady crowd support through the valley cities. Fox River communities, tree-lined neighborhood roads, and steady crowd support through Wisconsin's valley cities give September's race a bigger footprint than its finisher count.

Next race: Sunday, 6 September 2026

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States🇺🇸· 396 km away

Green Bay Marathon

The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon attracts approximately 1,800 finishers each May along the Fox River and Lake Michigan shoreline in Titletown USA. The course passes Lambeau Field, the CityDeck riverfront, and the Bay Beach area on flat Wisconsin terrain. May's mild Great Lakes spring and the Packers-country atmosphere make it Wisconsin's flagship marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027

Madison, Wisconsin, United States🇺🇸· 407 km away

Madison Marathon

The Madison Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each November on a capitol city road in Madison, United States. Running between two lakes gives the race a classic isthmus-city feel that is unique in the Midwest. The route passes the Capitol square, the University of Wisconsin campus, and lakefront stretches between Mendota and Monona. The Capitol square, the University of Wisconsin campus, and lakefront stretches between Mendota and Monona roll across the classic isthmus-city loop.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Des Moines, Iowa, United States🇺🇸· 482 km away

Des Moines Marathon

The Des Moines Marathon attracts approximately 2,500 finishers each October through Iowa's capital on the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. The course passes the Iowa State Capitol with its golden dome, the East Village district, and Gray's Lake park on flat prairie terrain. October's crisp Midwest autumn makes it Iowa's largest road race.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026