Wisconsin · Marathon · 10K · 5K
Gandy Dancer Marathon
Gandy Dancer Marathon is a marathon, 10K, 5K and 0.5 Miles event held in Luck, Wisconsin. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 60 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Luck, WI
- Field size
- ~60 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Luck, Wisconsin
- Distances
- Marathon, 10K, 5K, 0.5 Miles
- Field size
- About 60 runners
- Course
- Flat crushed-limestone rail-trail, out-and-back; no official elevation profile published
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $105 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Gandy Dancer Marathon
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.
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Gandy Dancer Marathon: common questions
- When is the Gandy Dancer Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Gandy Dancer Marathon held?
- In Luck, Wisconsin.
- What distances does the Gandy Dancer Marathon offer?
- Marathon, 10K, 5K and 0.5 Miles.
- How many people run the Gandy Dancer Marathon?
- About 60 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Gandy Dancer Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Gandy Dancer Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $105 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Gandy Dancer Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Gandy Dancer Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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