Events
Half Marathon
175 spots left. Price increases after December 6, 2024 at 11:59pm CST
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://fivestarntp.com/.
Place
9661 Fernbrook Ln N
Maple Grove, MN US 55369
Description
Have you been dreaming of running Boston? Need to shave a few minutes off your time to qualify? Looking for the perfect course to set a PR? Regardless, if you want to run Boston or not, THIS is the event for you!
We're racing around Fernbrook Elementary School, and the course is a 1-mile super flat & super fast loop! The Full Marathon is USATF Certified & Half Marathon. So...The Full Marathon is a Boston Qualifier!
By design this will be a smaller event, focused on getting you your fastest time.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Sponsors
I'm Bound for Boston - Minneapolis is currently accepting sponsors. For more information, contact Meredith.
Entry Fees & Registration
Event Cap is a total of 150 participants.
Preview Registration: (ends 12/06):
-Half Marathon: $45
-Marathon: $75
-Virtual Events: $25
Early Bird Registration: (ends 01/05):
-Half Marathon: $55
-Marathon: $85
-Virtual Events: $35
Regular Registration: (ends 08/11):
-Half Marathon: $65
-Marathon: $95
-Virtual Events: $45
Late Registration: (ends 08/16):
-Half Marathon: $75
-Marathon: $105
Race Day Registration:
-Half Marathon: $85
-Marathon: $115
*All participants registered by 08/07 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.
Submit your virtual time by end of race day, and we'll post your results for the Virtual Race. Shirts and medals are all mailed first thing after the weekend.
Virtual Running - How it works & Link for Time Submission
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the virtual Boston Bound Marathon or Half!
Step 2
Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving! Download your downloadable custom bib below!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to social distance & be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #Bostonbound2024
Step 5
Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com
You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime until end of day on raceday.
Step 6
View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.
Awards & Goodies
All participants will receive a custom Finisher Medal!
The primary goal of this event is for everyone to GO FAST, but we'll have some great awards for everyone. Each race will have awards in the following categories:
- Top 3 Overall M/F
- Top 3 Master M/F
- Overall Grand Master (50+)
- Overall Sr. Grand Master (60+)
- Age Groups (M/F)19 & Under through 80+
Boston Qualifying
Both the marathon and half marathon course is USATF certified, which means the Marathon will be a Boston Qualifier. The number is coming!
Here's a link to the Boston Standards https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/enter/qualify
Course & Timing Details
Course
1 mile FLAT & FAST loop
The Full is USATF certified...so it's a Boston Qualifier
Click here for the 1 mile loop.
Yes...It's a 1 mile loop.
NO...We've never had any one say it was tedious, we have had hundreds of people say it was loads of fun.
USATF Half Marathon Certificate & Map:
USATF Marathon Certificate & Map:
Timing:
- Chip timed Start & Finish
- Chip timed split every mile
- Mile splits are displayed on timing clocks as you pass by the mile point...helping you keep on pace.
Entertainment
- We realize that it might get a little repetitive running a 1 mile loop...so we'll have music & entertainment along the course to keep you going and motivated!
Course Cut Off
- Because of the nature of the event, the course will close at 10:30 am (4 hour race time).
Notes when running:
1. Run the tangents...that means always run the shortest possible route.
2. If you want to walk or run slower, no problem...we just need you to run on the right so the faster participants can get through on the shortest path.
3. Remember...it's a one mile loop, with the .1 or .2 going from the lap count to the finish.
Aid Stations
Make sure you have plenty of hydration to keep you going on your run! We will have water, a gatorade-type drink & bananas.
2 stations along the course (every 1/2 mile)
- 1 station with cups of water along with bananas.
- 1 station with your (Bring Your Own) personal aid (drinks & gel) Please make sure you drop your personal aid off in enough time before the Race Start! We'll have volunteers to hand off your items. Aid Station tables will be set up according to bib numbers.
Event Schedule
August 7: Last Day to Guarantee shirt & Size
August 17: Event Day!
- 6:30 AM - Race Start
- 10:30 AM - Course Closes
Five Star Turkey Trot
All participants will automatically qualify for 1 FREE entry into one of the 2024 Five Star Turkey Trots. See event website for details.
Top finishers will also qualify for entry into the Five Star 5K/10K Championships to be held January 2025.
Refunds, Transfers, & Deferments
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
