The Mill Towns Race Series
Oct 11Dundas, MNMarathon, Half Marathon +1
Also a marathon, 87 mi from Gandy Dancer Marathon, registration open
MarathonHalf Marathon5KRegistration open
Gandy Dancer Marathon
Luck, Wisconsin310 spots
- Entry from
- $55
- Aid stations
- 8
- Days to go
- 4
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 10, 2026
- Location
- Luck, Wisconsin
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Aid stations
- 8
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 11, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- runsignup.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Join us for our 12 year Anniversary! - Saturday, October 10, 2026
Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k, Marathon Relay (Marathon course is a Boston Qualifier, USATF Certification: WI23001MAB)
ALL Participants registered by June 30, 2026, will receive a Gandy Dancer Beanie.
T-Shirts are guaranteed with registration by September 14, 2026
There is a 6-hour time limit on the full marathon. Please plan accordingly.
Packet Pick Up Information:
Friday, 10/9/26 5-7pm Luck Fire Department
Saturday, 10/10/26 starting at 6:30am Luck Fire Department
Key dates
Registration opens
Dec 30, 2025
Tier 1 ends
Feb 2, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Jun 1, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Jun 1, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Aug 31, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Aug 31, 2026
Race day
Oct 10, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 10, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 11, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 11, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 11, 2026
Pricing
Marathon Relay
Tier 4, until Oct 11, 2026
$260
Marathon
Tier 4, until Oct 10, 2026
$105
Half Marathon
Tier 4, until Oct 11, 2026
$95
5k
Tier 3, until Oct 11, 2026
$55
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Aid stations
8| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
48/Oak St, Frederic Volunteers provide trash cans, tables, chairs, tent, music optionally. Race provides water, Gatorade (GU or Anderson's Maple Syrup at some locations), trash bags, hand sanitizer, water jugs, Gatorade jugs, Gatorade mix, cups, bandaids. | -- | -- | waterGatoradeoreosfruit snacks+2 | ||
300th Volunteers provide trash cans, tables, chairs, tent, music optionally. Race provides water, Gatorade (GU or Anderson's Maple Syrup at some locations), trash bags, hand sanitizer, water jugs, Gatorade jugs, Gatorade mix, cups, bandaids. | -- | -- | waterGatoradeoreosfruit snacks+2 | ||
290th Volunteers provide trash cans, tables, chairs, tent, music optionally. Race provides water, Gatorade (GU or Anderson's Maple Syrup at some locations), trash bags, hand sanitizer, water jugs, Gatorade jugs, Gatorade mix, cups, band-aids. | -- | -- | waterGatoradeoreosfruit snacks+2 | ||
280th Volunteers provide trash cans, tables, chairs, tent, music optionally. Race provides water, Gatorade (GU or Anderson's Maple Syrup at some locations), trash bags, hand sanitizer, water jugs, Gatorade jugs, Gatorade mix, cups, band-aids. | -- | -- | waterGatoradeoreosfruit snacks+2 | ||
260th (Northern) Volunteers provide trash cans, tables, chairs, tent, music optionally. Race provides water, Gatorade (GU or Anderson's Maple Syrup at some locations), trash bags, hand sanitizer, water jugs, Gatorade jugs, Gatorade mix, cups, band-aids. | -- | -- | waterGatoradeoreosfruit snacks+2 | ||
Main St, Milltown Volunteers provide trash cans, tables, chairs, tent, music optionally. Race provides water, Gatorade (GU or Anderson's Maple Syrup at some locations), trash bags, hand sanitizer, water jugs, Gatorade jugs, Gatorade mix, cups, band-aids. | -- | -- | waterGatoradeoreosfruit snacks+2 | ||
210th Volunteers provide trash cans, tables, chairs, tent, music optionally. Race provides water, Gatorade (GU or Anderson's Maple Syrup at some locations), trash bags, hand sanitizer, water jugs, Gatorade jugs, Gatorade mix, cups, band-aids. | -- | -- | waterGatoradeoreosfruit snacks+2 | ||
200th (Southernmost) Volunteers provide trash cans, tables, chairs, tent, music optionally. Race provides water, Gatorade (GU or Anderson's Maple Syrup at some locations), trash bags, hand sanitizer, water jugs, Gatorade jugs, Gatorade mix, cups, band-aids. | -- | -- | waterGatoradeoreosfruit snacks+2 |
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