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Early September · Midwest · Out-and-Back

Minocqua "No Frills" Marathon

Minocqua, WI · Sunday, September 6, 2026

Event listed as: Marathon

  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
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Typical start

52°

Cooler than 29% of U.S. marathons

Modeled historical conditions

Elevation gain

150ft

Flatter than 64% of races

Estimated total climb

Field size

300

Larger than 0% of races

Estimated field

PR potential

9.0/10

Ahead of 56% of races

Almanac model

Percentiles compare this race against all 224 U.S. marathons in the Almanac.

Course profile

150 ft gain · 0 ft net

Flat course, out-and-back.

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Schematic profile drawn from total gain, total loss and course category, on a shared vertical scale of 200 ft. Not a surveyed GPS trace.

Race-day weather

Modeled from location, month and coastal proximity, not verified race history.

6 AM

44°

Start

52°

Midday

63°

ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 52°F, excellent marathon conditions.

Typical dew point 45°F, 22% chance of precipitation, wind around 10 mph. All modeled.

The bottom line

A quietly fast race that does not ask for much beyond honest pacing.

Minocqua "No Frills" Marathon is a strong choice for a PR attempt, and Minocqua offers very little meaningful elevation. The tradeoff is atmosphere: expect long quiet stretches and few spectators.

Why runners choose this race

A out-and-back course around Minocqua, WI, with very little meaningful elevation change.

The case for it

  • PR attempts
  • Boston qualification
  • Runners who want a low-key start

The tradeoffs

  • You want crowds and on-course energy

Course and logistics

Course type
Out-and-Back
Surface
Road
Profile
Flat
Total gain
150 ft(estimated)
Total loss
150 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~300 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$130(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Sunday
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Early September
Next confirmed date
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Registration
Open now
Region
Midwest
Editorial tier
Recommended
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26
  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
  • Out-and-back
  • Flat course
  • Easy entry

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