This is a fairly small marathon race in rural Minnesota, about 1.5 hours northwest of downtown Minneapolis.

This race is an excellent target for a Boston Qualifier. It boasts the largest % of its entrants qualifying for Boston, of any marathon in the US.

The course is very flat, with only one turn on the course. Much of the first part of the race is shady, covered with trees.

There aren't many frills to the race at the water stops, post race, etc and no expo. But this course and the time of year allowed me to time qualify for Boston and NYC marathons on same day.

Entry into this race is limited but there are still a few entries available for 2018 (on 4/2/2018. Race date is mid-May.