City of Lakes Half Marathon

September 8, 2024

Minneapolis

Trail

Distances

Half-Marathon

Starting Time

8:00 AM

Fees

$60 – $80

Perfect For

Ready to sign up?

1,000-10,000

Fast & Flat

Lakefront

High: 73°

/ Low: 53°

The half marathon begins at 8:00 AM sharp at Beard’s Plaisance in southwestern Minneapolis. From here, runners continue south along Lake Harriet, making almost a full loop around the lake before continuing north along William Berry Parkway toward Lake Calhoun.

Runners then make a lap around Lake Calhoun, passing through Lake Calhoun Park before heading south again and making a second loop around Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun. While there are many small hills throughout the course, the course elevation is almost always behind 850 and 890 feet. All finishers receive a medal and other goodies, such as a mug from the event.

City of Lakes Half Marathon Results

Overview

Whether your main goal is to run a half marathon or you have your eyes set on other events this fall, the City of Lakes Half Marathon makes a good choice for runners of all levels. Founded as a 25K race by race director Jeff Winter (1943-2012), the event’s main distance was changed from 25K to a half marathon in 2014 to better accommodate runners and the Minneapolis area’s events. The half marathon begins at 8:00 AM sharp at Beard’s Plaisance in southwestern Minneapolis. From here, runners continue south along Lake Harriet, making almost a full loop around the lake before continuing north along William Berry Parkway toward Lake Calhoun.

Course Description

Past Results

City of Lakes Half Marathon Results