Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis

Event Overview

• Date: 2026-08-16
• Location: Fernbrook Elementary School, Maple Grove, MN
• Website: Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon
• Event Types: Marathon and Half Marathon

Description

• Dreaming of Boston: 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, this event is for you.
• Course Details: The race is around Fernbrook Elementary School on a 1-mile super flat & super fast loop! The Full Marathon is USATF Certified, making it a Boston Qualifier!
• Support: This event is uniquely designed for serious runners, with water and an electrolyte drink at the aid table. Participants can bring their own personalized aid to place on the aid tables.
• Experience: To maintain the best possible experience, this is intentionally a small, focused event, capped at just 75 participants.

Awards and Swag

• Finisher Medals: All participants will receive a great race shirt and finisher medals.
• Awards: Awards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups.
• Focus on Quality: Fast course, flexible support, and a chance to chase your goals—this race lets you run your perfect day.
• Smaller Event: By design, this will be a smaller event focused on getting you your fastest time.