Dick Beardsley Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, mild finish, shifting winds
Runners will face temperatures rising from 55°F at the start to 62°F at the finish, with average humidity at 66%. Winds will be a factor, with crosswinds in the first three miles, transitioning to a tailwind in the middle segments, and headwinds from miles 10 to 14. Adjust pacing during the tougher headwind sections, especially in the latter part of the race, to maintain energy.
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Race Info
The Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Races return to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on Saturday, September 12, 2026, the event's 31st year. The race honors Dick Beardsley, the Minnesota runner who finished second to Alberto Salazar in the 1982 Boston Marathon's "Duel in the Sun." Runners choose the half marathon, 10K, or Andy Beardsley Memorial 5K, all starting and finishing at Peoples Park, with a Youth Run later that morning. Beardsley returns each year to speak at the Friday night pasta supper and greet finishers at the line. Source
