The Stillwater Half Marathon is May 23, 2026

Race Description

Date: May 23, 2026
Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
Distances: Half, 10K, 5K
Course Maps of routes HERE
Fees
can be found HERE

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This is a unique, nature-filled half marathon takes participants along the beautiful and fully-paved Gateway Trail and Brown’s Creek Trail. 5K runners start on Millbrook Trail before merging with the half marathon/10K route. The final leg runs through…

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…the Victorian charm of Stillwater, Minnesota and ends in Stillwater – among the Midwest’s most scenic small towns on the outskirts of the Twin Cities metro area. All distances share a common finish on the bluffs above downtown. Runners and spectators have a panoramic view of the St. Croix river valley perfect for pictures and relaxing after the race.

All the great stuff runners receive...

Runners Receive:

    • A great race experience with a choice of three distances, all on USA Track & Field (USATF) certified and sanctioned courses.
    • Gender-specific, premium quality cotton blend shirt NOTE: Will Call and In-person registrants receive their race shirts after the event at packet pick-up (if your size is available) or in the mail following the event.
    • Collectible medals to all finishers – each year Run Stillwater medals fit together as a set to commemorate your season.
    • Personalized race bibs up to 10 characters (Deadlines apply. See Race Pricing Schedule for details.)
    • Timing by Mtec Results (Half, 10K, 5K) – a leader in race timing technologies and based in the Twin Cities.
    • Participant tracking using the Mtec Results app. Track and easily share participant performance, see current and projected runner locations, view chip and gun times, get real-time results including overall and division place, and more.
    • Bag drop at each start location with bags provided at the starts. (clear, 15″ x 18″ with drawstring)
    • Pacers for half marathon runners.
    • Staffed water stations to serve and cheer you on with water and Gatorade available (Most race-day support staff is provided as part of Run Stillwater’s Volunteer for Donation program. Learn more HERE.)
    • Restroom facilities at each start and at approximately two-mile intervals along the courses.
    • Finish line recovery food and beverages – fruit, salty snacks, Gatorade and bottled water.
    • Selfie clock at the finish showing your name and time.
    • Video finish accessible along with results at mtecresults.com.
    • Free photos available to download on Mtec Results and the Run Stillwater Facebook page.
    • Shower facilities available at River Valley Athletic Club after the race for all registered runners – show your bib and bring your own towel
    • Keepsake age group awards – personalized with name, date, time, distance and division – for top three finishers in each age group (based on 10-year increments) are mailed to winners after the event.
    • A Buy-One/Get-One at Lift Bridge Brewing for a cold beer or beverage! Redeemable at Lift Bridge Brewing Company tap rooms in Stillwater and New Richmond

    … and more

Packet Pickup & In-person Registration

Packet Pick-up & In-person Registration

Friday, May 23, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Race day (May 24), beginning at 5:20 a.m.

Location: Water Street Inn; 101 Water Street, Stillwater, MN 55082

NOTE:

  • Runners registered by midnight Wed. May 21 will be sent an email Thursday, May 22 with your bib number information. Remember this number. You will need it to pick up your packet.
  • Runners registering as Will Call or in-person may pick up their race shirt after the race. Staff will be at the Water Street Inn until approximately 10:30 a.m. race day.
Parking Information...

Parking for Packet Pick-up and Race Day

Parking recommendations can be found on HERE.

The city of Stillwater is now using Passport Parking technology in most downtown parking areas. Kiosks are available to pay for parking or use the Passport Parking mobile app to make parking fast and easy. Parking is free until 10:00 a.m. in most downtown paid parking areas. Check before you leave your vehicle. See the map for locations and check the city’s parking information for details about days and hours when fees are required.

Directions, recommended parking information and shuttle locations are shown in the downtown map available on the webpage.

Race Day Information...

Race Day Information

Runners are sent an email Thursday before the race with your assigned bib number and other race information. If the same email address is used for multiple registrations, only one email will be sent. Additional bib numbers be looked up by runner last name at packet pickup. In the meantime, please see the Race Info page for answers to frequently asked questions.

Shuttles to Starts - YOU MUST TAKE THE BUS

Race Day Information – Shuttles

YOU MUST TAKE THE BUS. We know ya don’t want to but please do it. Drop-offs cause delays and unecessary congestion. The new 2025 start locations are different than in past years. Some also require parking permits to enter. Please respect other runners and take the bus.

Buses are marked with each distance. Check before you board. Shuttles begin at 5:45 a.m. with multiple buses running continuously to each start location. The last bus will leave downtown Stillwater at 6:30 SHARP to be sure all athletes are ready for the 7:00 a.m. start.

No drop-offs can be accommodated at the start locations. The bus is a must!

Looking for more info, like changing your distance, bag drop, pacers, “Am I registered”? Find it on the Race Info page.

Downtown Stillwater Map
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Where to go…
Here’s a downtown Stillwater map showing you the race day “where’s?”
Where to park? See the map
Where’s packet pick-up? We show you here
Where’s the bus? It’s marked (Buses are labeled for each distance. Please check before boarding.)
Where’s the finish? It’s shown too

More info is on the Race Info page.

Thank you to our
2025 Title Sponsor:

Countdown to Race Day:

Find 2025
Results Here!

Medals &
Gender-specific Shirts

Find Sizing Here: Women  Men
Course certification numbers:
Half – MN25010MAB
10K – MN25008MAB
5K – MN25009MAB
Pacing Provided by
Midwest Pacers