Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Races
Race Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Detroit Lakes, MN
The Experience
Run Like a Legend with a Legend in 2026 Help us celebrate 31 years of the Essentia Health - Dick Beardsley Races in beautiful Detroit Lakes, Minnesota! On Saturday, September 12 join thousands of runners as you take on mile after mile of scenic Minnesota roadway. With options for runners/walkers of all ages and abilities (Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Youth Run courses), these races are fun for the whole family! Register to run today.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Shirt
Start Location
826 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Also Offers
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:03:25
9:25/mi
Winning Time
1:13:15
5:35/mi
Finishers (2025)
584
States Represented
15 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:49:59
MEDIAN
2:03:25
SLOWER 25%
2:21:14
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
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