Gandy Dancer Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, rising heat, headwind
Runners will face a starting temperature of 58°F, climbing to 86°F by the finish. A consistent headwind at 17 mph will challenge pacing, while humidity sits at 58%. To manage the heat, runners should start conservatively and ensure adequate hydration throughout the race.
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Race Info
The Gandy Dancer Marathon is run on the limestone surface of the Gandy Dancer State Trail in Luck, Wisconsin, in early October. The course starts at the Luck Fire Department, runs about 6.55 miles south past Milltown, returns through Luck, then goes about 6.55 miles north past Frederic before turning back to finish at the start. The marathon course is USATF-certified (WI23001MAB) and a Boston qualifier. A half marathon, 5K and marathon relay run the same morning. Source
