
Lutsen, United States of America · Saturday 12 September 2026
Lutsen, located in northeastern Minnesota along Lake Superior's North Shore, offers runners a scenic setting in a region known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation. The area combines small-town charm with easy access to the surrounding forests and shoreline, making it an appealing destination for those who want to combine a race weekend with time spent exploring the region's hiking trails and natural attractions. The Moose Mountain Marathon course is refreshingly straightforward, sticking to road running across terrain that stays essentially flat to gently rolling throughout the 42.2 kilometers. Runners won't face significant elevation challenges, which means the race rewards steady pacing and consistent effort rather than requiring tactical climbing or descent management. The flat nature of the course makes it well-suited for runners targeting personal records or those simply looking for a race where they can focus on running their own race without worrying about major topographical obstacles.
Adjusted Time
3:52:32
Time difference: -7.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Moose Mountain Marathon is a full marathon held in Lutsen, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 12 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Moose Mountain Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Moose Mountain Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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