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Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Races2026

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 · Detroit Lakes, MN

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Distance
21.1 km
Race day
17°C (62°F)

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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), these races are fun for the whole family! Register to run today. The Dick Beardsley Races Half Marathon was developed in 1996 to honor former Detroit Lakes resident and marathon legend, Dick Beardsley. The races originated with the half marathon course as a tune-up for the Twin Cities Marathon. Dick Beardsley is a compelling motivational and inspirational keynote speaker at Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, conferences, conventions, corporate events, fundraisers, galas, sporting events, prisons, schools, and drug treatment centers.

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  1. Ballot opensNot announced
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  5. Race day12 Sep 2026

Checked 11 days ago on the organizer's site

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Past finish times

Finishers
566
Median
2:02:20
Winner
1:13:44

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1:38:44
fastest 10%
1:51 – 2:22
middle half
2:39:54
slowest 10%

Median, men 1:56:09Women 2:10:02

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Thu, Sep 10
Leave
Sun, Sep 13
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