
XENIA AVENUE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON
The Xenia Avenue Marathon & Half-Marathon offers a low-key, flat, and fast certified course for alphabet chasers.
Race Date
Jul 25, 2026
Location
Brooklyn Park, MN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Location
- Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 226
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Xenia Avenue Marathon & Half-Marathon, now in its 7th year, presents a straightforward opportunity for runners seeking a certified, flat, and fast course. This event is particularly appealing to those aiming to complete the alphabet of marathon distances, with 'X' being its unique draw.
Co-sponsored by the Champlin Park High School Cross Country Running Booster Club, the race sees its net proceeds directly support the team's needs, from meet transportation to athletic wear. With a median field size of around 62 finishers and a repeat-runner rate of about 12%, it maintains a more intimate, community-focused atmosphere. Runners typically hail from approximately 4 states, contributing to its local charm.
The course is designed for speed, featuring minimal elevation change and a net drop of 0.00 m/km, making it a potential PR course. The event offers an 8-hour time limit, welcoming a broad range of participants. Packet pickup is available the day before and on race morning, with a T-shirt and finisher's medal provided for those who register by June 30th.
Race-provided description
Welcome to the 7th Annual Xenia Avenue Marathon & Half-Marathon. If you’re looking for a low key, certified, flat and fast marathon or half-marathon to check off the letter X on your way to completing the alphabet, then look no further. Our event is co-sponsored by the Champlin Park High School Cross Country Running Booster Club and all net proceeds from the event will go to the booster club to help our high school and middle school cross country runners. Examples of the items that the Booster Club provides to the runners include funding for buses to meets, race meet shelters, team shorts and singlets, summer mileage awards. Event Details: When: Saturday July 25, 2026 Start Time: Both races begin at 6:30 a.m. Parking is available at: Champlin Park High School – 6025 109th Avenue North, Champlin, MN 55316 Race start is across the street at Orchard Trail Park There is an 8-Hour Time Limit. Packet Pick-up: Packet Pickup will be available Friday (July 24th) afternoon from 4-6 p.m. at Orchard Trail Park; race day packet pickup will be available beginning at 5:30 a.m. at Orchard Trail Park. Prices are as follows: Date: Marathon: Half-Marathon October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026– $105.00 $85.00 April 1 to May 31, 2026– $115.00 $95.00 June 1 to July 15, 2026 – $125.00 $105.00 July 16 to July 24, 2026 - $150.00 $130.00 All runners will receive a soft cotton/polyester shirt and finisher’s medal who register by June 30, 2026. All runners who register after June 30th will still receive a finisher's medal, just no t-shirt. There will be awards for the top 3 over male and female runners in each event.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Start Time
6:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
10361 Yates Drive North, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MN20003RR · Xenia Avenue Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Solid Pick535 years running
~62 finishers a year
shrinking
12% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 4 states
winner 1:22:22
typical high 85°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
66°
Afternoon (High)
85°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.2"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 226 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2024
Total finishers
226
Median time
2:09:17
Latest turnout
33
States
4
Turnout by year
2020–2024
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the XENIA AVENUE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON?
The XENIA AVENUE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON is held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.
Where does the XENIA AVENUE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON take place?
It takes place in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
What distances does the XENIA AVENUE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles.
Is the XENIA AVENUE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON course flat and good for a PR?
The XENIA AVENUE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the XENIA AVENUE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON?
HalfRuns has finish records for 226 runners who have completed the XENIA AVENUE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON.
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