RACES
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Marathon & Relay - 7:30am
5k Run/Walk - 7:45am
Half Marathon- 8:30am
THE 2024 GANDY DANCER MARATHON IS A usatf certified course and BOSTON QUALIFier!!!
COURSE Descriptions:
Marathon: The Gandy Dancer State Trail is a flat and fast limestone surface that should allow you a great chance at a PR and/or a BQ! Starting near the Luck Fire Department, you will head south on the trail for approximately 6.55 miles, just past Milltown, WI, then turn around and head north, back through Luck, and then north approximately 6.55 miles, just past Frederic, WI. In Frederic, you’ll turn back around and head to Luck once more, where you will finish with spectators, volunteers, and music to welcome you across the finish line! The start and finish line are located at the exact same point on the trail. (There is an 8 hour time limit for the Marathon - Please plan accordingly.)
Half Marathon: Starting near the Luck Fire Department, you will head north approximately 6.55 miles, just past Frederic, WI where you will turn around and head back to the finish line on Main Street in Luck!
4-Person Marathon Relay: The Relay will begin at the start/finish line and run south with the full marathoners. Relay exchanges will be held, near the south turnaround in Milltown, near the start/finish line, and at the north turnaround in Frederic. (More info to follow as race day approaches.)
5k: The 5k will also start and end in the same spot near the Luck Fire Department. First, you’ll head north, then turnaround and head back to the finish. There will be one aid station along the 5k out-and-back (that you will pass twice).
course information:
Official Chip Timing will be provided again this year by Duluth Timing & Events.
Water and Gatorade will be available at aid stations, as well as an assortment of foods TBD.
Registered runners are NOT permitted to bring dogs or strollers on the course.
Headphones are allowed, but are discouraged.
THIS IS NOT A CLOSED COURSE! Although we will have traffic controlled by the fire department, it is important for participants to watch for cars at all road crossings, regardless of your pace goals. Your safety is the MOST important part of your race.
*There is an 8-hour time limit for the Marathon. Please plan accordingly.