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Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis

Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis

Bound for Boston Half Marathon offers a flat, fast loop designed for personal bests and Boston Qualifier attempts.

Race Date

Aug 16, 2026

Location

Maple Grove, MN

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Location
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
30

Highlights

Good For

BQ RelevantPR Friendly

Atmosphere

Low KeyGreat MedalGreat Swag

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon in Maple Grove, MN, is crafted for runners aiming for speed and personal records. The course is a single-mile loop around Fernbrook Elementary School, noted for being exceptionally flat and fast, making it an ideal setting for chasing PRs and Boston Marathon qualifying times.

This event is intentionally a small, focused race, capped at 75 participants, ensuring a more intimate and dedicated atmosphere. Runners can expect personalized support, with options to place their own aid on tables and bring cheer crews. Water and electrolyte drinks are provided at aid stations. The race is now in its second edition, having first been run in 2024, and typically sees winners finish around 88 minutes, drawing participants from about five states.

Participants receive a quality race shirt and finisher medals, with awards presented in standard 5-year age groups. It's a race designed for serious runners looking to optimize their performance on a certified, fast course.

Race-provided description

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. We're racing around 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. We will have water and an electrolyte drink at the aid table. Participants are welcome to bring their own personalized aid to place on the aid tables, allowing you to grab exactly what you need each time you pass. Many runners even bring a cheer crew to help hand out fuel and keep the motivation high throughout the race. To maintain the best possible experience, this is intentionally a small, focused event, capped at just 75 participants. We will have a great race shirt and finisher medals for all participants. Awards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups. Fast course, flexible support, and a chance to chase your goals—this is the race that lets you run your perfect day. By design this will be a smaller event, focused on getting you your fastest time.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Start Time

6:00 AM

Giveaway

Awesome Race Shirt

Start Location

Fernbrook Elementary School, Maple Grove, MN, 55369

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size6/15

~16.5 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

11% returning runners

Course & details8/15

3 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw4/10

runners from 5 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:28:23

Weather0/10

typical high 80°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

63°

Afternoon (High)

80°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.2"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

74%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 30 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

30

Median time

2:00:00

Latest turnout

19

States

7

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:25p50 median ≈ 1:502:55

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis?

The Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis is held on Sunday, August 16, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM.

Where does the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis take place?

It takes place in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

What distances does the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles.

Is the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis course flat and good for a PR?

The Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis?

HalfRuns has finish records for 30 runners who have completed the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis.

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