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Gandy Dancer Marathon

Luck, United States • 11 Oct 2025

Set along the Gandy Dancer State Trail in Luck, Wisconsin, the Gandy Dancer Marathon is an autumn running weekend offering a Marathon (Boston Qualifier), Half Marathon, 5k, Marathon Relay, and Kids Fun Run. The flat limestone trail starts and finishes near the Luck Fire Department, with a route visiting Milltown and Frederic before returning to Luck. The course is USATF-certified (WI14032DM for 2023, WI23001MAB for 2024) and not fully closed to traffic, with crossing safety support and aid stations.

Finishers earn medals; top male, top female, and relay prizes. Registrants by June receive a beanie; by Sept 14 get a guaranteed shirt. Finish line celebration with music. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Wisconsin Luck

Race information

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42 km
4-Person Marathon Relay
42 km
Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
5 km
5k Run/walk
Free Kids Fun Run (approx. 0.5 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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