Race Details

Start

8:00 AM Sharp! Race Start Line will be at Beard's Plaisance, which is just south of 45th Street and the tennis courts.  Parking in the area is limited. Please plan accordingly. 

Chip Timing

Runners will receive net times as well as clock times, along with a certified 10 mile split.

Time Limit

There is a time limit of 3:30 (16:02 pace)

Splits

1M, 5K, 10K and 10 mile. Half Marathon is USATF certified.

City of Lakes Gear

Opening Gift: Register by July 1 and receive a 40th anniversary edition City of Lakes Boco Hat!

Finisher Pint Glass: All participants will receive the traditional City of Lakes pint glass after the finish of the race.

In an effort to keep entry fee’s low and create less waste, medals and shirts are not included in the registration fee.

Pacers

We have pacers to help you reach your goal time. The goal finishing times are: 1:30, 1:35, 1;40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00.  

Aid Stations

Hydration will be available at least every 5K.

Awards

$100 cash for any new Minnesota single-age record in the half marathon. All awards are based on Gun Time per USATF rules.

Prize Money

$100 cash for a new Minnesota half-marathon record.

Elite Athletes

Complementary entries into the 2021 race are limited in number, first come first serve and must meet the following conditions. Contact the race director here for elite entry.

  • Female Elite Athletes with a personal best time under 1:16:00

  • Male Elite Athletes with a personal best time under 1:06:00

  • Top 3 finishers from the previous years race

Bib Pickup

Please bring your confirmation email on your phone or printed with the Tempo Tickets QR Code for the fastest check in!

Photo ID's will also be accepted. 

EARLY PICK UP - TBA

RACE DAY

  • Look for us near the tennis courts at Beard's Plaisance, near 44th and Lake Harriet Parkway West. 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM.

Race Day Parking

Carpooling is highly encouraged! There will not be parking at Beard Plaisance or at the Lake Harriet pay lot.  The Lyndale Park Rose Garden has a pay lot with limited parking available (60 spaces), is 1mile from the start and .5 miles from the finish.  There is on street parking available in locations in the Linden Hills and East Harriet Neighborhoods.  Please read parking signs carefully to ensure you are in a valid spot.