Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis
Sun August 16, 2026
Maple Grove, MN 55369 US
Dreaming of Boston? This Event is for you! Join us for a super flat & fast 1-mile Certified course!
The Full Marathon is USATF Certified & Half Marathon. So...The Full Marathon is a Boston Qualifier!
By design this will be a smaller event, focused on getting you your fastest time.
Events:
- Marathon-600 am Start
- Half Marathon-600 am Start
- Marathon-630 am Start
- Half Marathon-630 am Start
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
Race Website: https://fivestarntp.com/
Location: Fernbrook Elementary School, 9661 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove, MN US 55369
Course Details: 1 mile FLAT & FAST loop. USATF Marathon Certificate & Map. Chip timed Start & Finish with mile splits displayed on timing clocks.
Aid Stations: 2 stations along the course with water, Gatorade-type drink & bananas. 1 station for personal aid.
Awards & Goodies: Custom Finisher Medal for all participants. Long sleeve options available. Awards for Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Master M/F, Overall Grand Master (50+), Overall Sr. Grand Master (60+), and Age Groups (M/F) 19 & Under through 80+.
Boston Qualifying: Both the marathon and half marathon course are USATF certified, meaning the Marathon is a Boston Qualifier.
Course Cut Off: 10:30 am (4 hour race time).
Refunds, Transfers, & Deferments: All registrations are final. No refunds, deferments, or transfers. Event will take place rain or shine. No refunds in case of extreme weather. Participants that do not show up forfeit their right to any swag. No COVID-19 Refunds; event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped.
Packet Pickup: Race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race.
