City of Lakes Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild start, moderate rain risk
Runners will face a temperature rise from 57°F to 66°F as the race progresses, with average humidity at 67% and a dew point of 52°F. Moderate rain is expected, potentially impacting conditions. Winds will be from the WSW at 11 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph, suggesting runners should secure their gear and consider pacing adjustments.
Pace Calculator
Get forecast alerts for City of Lakes Half Marathon
We'll text or email you when the forecast shifts — so you can adjust gear, pacing, and strategy. Max one per day.
Race Info
The City of Lakes Half Marathon is an annual USATF-certified half marathon in Minneapolis, Minnesota, run on the parkways circling Lake Harriet and Bde Maka Ska. Organized by the Minnesota Distance Running Association (Run Minnesota), a nonprofit founded in 1961, the race began as a 25K before switching to the half marathon distance in 2014. It is also known as the Jeff Winter City of Lakes Half Marathon in memory of its founding race director and serves as the USATF Minnesota Half Marathon Championship. The field is capped at 1,800 runners and typically sells out.
