Gear Western Country Half Marathon
Long Lake, United States • 10 Oct 2026
Gear Western Country Half Marathon and Borton Volvo 5k
The Gear Western Country Half Marathon and Borton Volvo 5k is a fall road and trail event held in Minnesota on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event is organized with a Western theme and includes music, post race refreshments, and an awards presentation.
The course runs on quiet country roads and crushed limestone trails, passing rolling hills, lakes, and fall foliage. The event notes that all finishers receive a small finisher prize and that a cozy crew neck sweatshirt is available as an optional purchase; entry fees were lowered this year while the sweatshirt remains offered for an extra cost.
The event is described as family friendly. Dogs on leash and strollers are allowed, and participants can wait inside the store before the race. Gear West operates a corporate and group discount program for groups of ten or more that provides discounted entries, a complimentary entry and sweatshirt for the group organizer, and a spirit prize for the most energetic group.
Awards include top three overall in each distance, five year age groups including categories for 19 and under and 70 and over, a Spirit Award for best Western outfit with a special bonus for cowboy boots, and a Red Lantern Award. Course maps are provided for both the half marathon and the 5k. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.