Gandy Dancer Marathon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Luck, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | Marathon | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $105 | 95 |
| Marathon Relay | Relay | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $260 | 40 |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $95 | 105 |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $55 | 70 |
| Kids Fun Run | Kids | Oct 10, 202610:30 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Marathon: $105 until Oct 10.
- Marathon Relay: $260 until Oct 11.
- Half Marathon: $95 until Oct 11.
- 5k: $55 until Oct 11.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $105, entry is about 31 percent above a typical marathon in Wisconsin, which costs $80 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Wisconsin runs 4:11:11, about 9:35 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:31:05 and men in 3:54:31.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:17 AM, and the Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,210 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
115 West St., Luck, WI 54853
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 115 West St., Luck, WI 54853Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,210 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids, Relay
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Gandy Dancer Marathon?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Wisconsin?
- At $105, entry is about 31 percent above a typical marathon in Wisconsin, which costs $80 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids, Relay.
- Where does it start?
- 115 West St., Luck, WI 54853.
From the organizers
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.