

Dick Beardsley Marathon in Detroit Lakes
Sep 9 - Sep 10
2022 Dick Beardsley Marathon in Detroit Lakes
Make your plans to participate or watch the 2022 Dick Beardsley Marathon on September 10, 2021 which begins at the Kent Freeman Sports Arena on Rossman Avenue in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Slip on your running shoes for the Dick Beardsley Half Marathon, 25k, 10k and 5k runs. Most races treat you to scenic views of Detroit Lake with cheering fans to keep you moving along. Plus, the LEGENDARY Dick Beardsley comes home every September to welcome runners from around the country to run in this fall classic! When you pick up your race packet Friday evening be sure to join the fun at the Pasta Feed (on September 10 – see below) and Dick Beardsley’s presentation.
While the focus of the event is the Dick Beardsley Half Marathon, there will be shorter races that the entire family can enjoy. These include the Youth Run, 5K Walk/Run, 10K, Half Marathon and the brand new 25K run to celebrate 25 years of running.
NOTE: The schedule displayed below is from last year & is provided for an idea of what to expect this year. Check back later for update.
Courses
- Simply put, this is one of the finest courses in the region. When we say “Take the Lake”, that’s exactly what you’re going to do! All of the races will feature picturesque scenes along Big Detroit Lake, complete with plenty of flat stretches, a few rolling hills, and cheering fans to encourage runners throughout the course. All races will start and finish at the Kent Freeman Arena.
- Saturday’s races will let you “Take the Lake” in one way or another. Washington Avenue…Summit Avenue…West Lake Drive…South Shore…all DL!
- Half marathoners and 25k runners will be taking one clockwise loop around the lake!
- Aid stations complete with water and Powerade will be located approximately every 2 miles. We will also have 2 medical dropout points for the half marathoners.
- The 10K is 6.2 miles of fun and sun as you run along the lakeshore of DL. The 5K will start at 11:00AM and is a great race for all ages and speeds.
- And we can’t forget about the Youth Run! Saturday at 11:30AM, the Youth Run is $15 all kids 12 and under and includes a t-shirt and finisher’s medal!

Dick Beardsley Marathon Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
History of the Dick Beardsley Marathon
The Dick Beardsley Half Marathon was developed to honor former Detroit Lakes resident and marathon legend, Dick Beardsley, and 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.
Dick Beardsley Marathon Gallery
Photo Credit Dick Beardsley Races.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Dick Beardsley Marathon in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in September!
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