Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon

Get ready to discover the scenic wonders of Woodbury at the Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k – an exhilarating experience that takes you around four of the city's stunning lakes, seamlessly connected by paved trails. The journey kicks off at Colby Lake Park, where you'll set out on a captivating route.

Whether you opt for the Half Marathon, 10k, or 5k, the Woodbury Lakes event promises a journey through Woodbury's natural beauty, where every step is a celebration of the city's breathtaking lakeside landscapes. Join us for a day of running, camaraderie, and the sheer joy of exploring Woodbury's remarkable lakes on this unforgettable course. Lace up and be part of the Woodbury Lakes experience!
 
Tee shirts will stop being available for order on Saturday April 19th. 

Highlights from the Races Information below:

Course:

• There are many turns please study the map and descriptions found on the course link above we will have markings out there just good to know ahead of time.
• There are many road crossing that will NOT have a crossing guard at so be mindful of cars
• This is NOT a certified course, we have measured it using a wheel to 13.11 and three maps have stated the similar readings.

Medals:  Medals will be 3 inch wooden medallions

Course Nutrition:  We will have minimal support on the course for you, mainly just water at two water stations, make sure to bring your own nutrition.

Day of Registration is cashless, you will also need a cell phone to register and create or use your runsignup account

Below you will find the maps for the Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. If you click on the Garmin Links you will see the elevation and track the distances.

 

Half Marathon Map Link:  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/256243303

This map states it is 13.4 miles yet after measuring course we are getting closing to 13.2 miles. We are not a certified course.

Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon Route Directions:

Start:

• Starting from Colby Lake Park Warming House, runners will begin by heading south.

Mile 1 - 3: Colby Lake Section

• Begin running on the trail, heading south across Valley Crossing Rd. towards Colby Lake.
• At the Y, stay to the right, keeping the lake on your left. Follow the path to Lake Rd. and turn left, continuing through Edgewater Park.
• Continue north with the lake on your left, staying to the right at the Y back up to Valley Crossing Rd.
• At the next Y, stay to the left going down the hill. The 10k race will merge into your race here.
• Follow the path on the west side of the park to the Valley Creek Tunnel.

Mile 4: Run to Powers Lake

• Run under the Valley Creek Tunnel (MAKE SURE TO STAY TO YOUR RIGHT this is two way traffic with a sharp turn in the path) and follow the trail north to approximately 3.6 miles.
• Turn right off the main path down a steep decline and exit the path onto Clippership Dr. Turn left onto the road and stay to the left until you get to the road crossing at the next trail about 300 feet north. You will cross the street at the trail, not before.
• Follow the trail to the tennis courts, turn left at the T, then quickly turn right under the Woodbury Dr. Tunnel. This is approximately Mile 4 once under the tunnel to Powers Lake.

Mile 5: Powers Lake Section

• After exiting the tunnel you come to the Powers Lake Y, turn right (south) and follow the trail for about 700 feet to a left turn taking you around the lake.
• Follow the trail with the lake on your left for about 1/2 mile (2200 ft). You will run up a steep hill and come out onto a residential street - Powers Lake Pt.
• Turn Left onto the sidewalk following Power Lake Pt. to the cul-de-sac where you will meet back up with the next trail section after about 650ft. Then you will descend steeply back to the lake around Mile 5.
• Continue around the lake with it always on your left for about a 1/2 mile (2200ft) where you will take a sharp left and cross a wooden bridge.
• Once you cross the bridge you will follow the path with the lake still on your left for about 1/2 mile (2662 ft) to the first water station coming out of the lake.
• At the water stop you will turn right (north) staying on the trail crossing the parking lot entry, the fire dept entry, and across Fox Run Rd.

Mile 6-8: Markgrafs Lake Section

• Once across Fox Run Rd. you will take an immediate left on the sidewalk heading towards Woodbury Dr.
• You will take a right on the sidewalk heading north at Woodbury Dr. for .2 of a mile and then take the first right.
• Follow that path heading east for .05 miles to a T and take a left.
• Take another left at 6.25. This begins circling Markgrafs with the lake always on your left.
• Stay to the left at 6.6, then at 6.9, and continue to Mile 7.
• At 7.1, stay right following the trail around a small swamp section behind the apartments.
• After the swamp, take a right (approximately 7.58 miles) at the lake and head south, ensuring the lake is always on your left.
• Follow the path back out to Woodbury Dr., continuing south alongside it to Fox Run Rd.
• Turn left on Fox Run Road, then right across the cross walk back into Powers Lake Park.
• Merging back in with the 10k run past the water station and continue straight to the tunnel under Woodbury Dr.
• Take a right to the tunnel under Woodbury Dr.
• Follow the trail back to Clippership Dr. by taking a left at the tee at 8.91 then a quick right 8.95 next to the basketball court.

Mile 9: Wilems Lake Up to Season

• Cross Clippership Dr. then head north, staying on the left of the road
• The road will tee turn left on Schooner Way stay to the left to the trailhead on the left at about 9.25 miles.
• Turn right onto the Wilems trail, for this portion of what is fondly called, "The Rollers."
• With Wilems lake on your left, follow the trail down a steep curve to the left be very careful of this decline around Mile 9.5.
• Stay right at the Y, following the trail along a creek up to Interlocken Rd and the water stop.
• Cross into Season Park via the crosswalk. You must stay on the sidewalk and designated trails. Please do not cut the trail.

Mile 10: Season Park Lollypop

• Once across the street follow the trail across the parking lot to the main trail follow the trail to a tee where you will take a right at about 10.16 miles.
• Take the right at the tee follow the trail to Autumn Dr. at about 10.25 miles turn left onto Autumn Dr staying to your left.
• follow Autumn Dr past two roads to your left about .2 miles to the trail entry on your left at about 10.4 miles.
• Once back on the trail you will follow it to the tee at the playground at about 10.52 miles
• Take a left at the playground and follow the trail to the baseball fields and parking lot of seasons park staying on the trail follow the trail to the left at mile 10.74 miles
• Follow the trail back to the original tee, turning right back out the stick part of the lollypop to Interlocken Rd.

Mile 11: Summit Point Park to Wilems Lake

• Cross back over Interlocken Rd. and turn right on the sidewalk, merging back into the 10k run.
• Follow the path over Duckwood Tr., Interlocken Circle, and Pinehurst Rd. We do not have crossing guards at these streets. Please use caution.
• Turn left after the baseball field at the far end of the parking lot about 11.6.
• Follow the trail around to your next right turn at approximately 11.83 on the trail and cross Thornhill Ln.
• Follow the trail down to the Wilems Lake Y. Turn right back up the steep section, climbing up to Mile 12.3

Mile 12-13: Wilems Lake Rollers

• From the top of the incline, follow the trail right as it rolls south. Always stay to the right with Wilems Lake on your right.
• Follow the trail to the left at approximately 12.8 miles.
• Return to the Valley Creek Tunnel, (STAY TO YOUR RIGHT ON THE PATH this is a sharp turn in the path with two directions) once out of the tunnel head left at the Y to the Finish line at Colby Lake Park.

Finish: Congratulations on completing the Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon!

10K Course:

10K Map Link: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/246860939

This map states 6.5 but our readings are getting 6.38 miles. Again we are not a certified Course

10k Directions:

Starting:

• Starting from Colby Lake Park Warming House, runners will begin by heading south.
• At the first Y .16 miles into the race, stay to the Right merging into the half marathoners going down the hill.
• Follow the path on the west side of the park to the Valley Creek Tunnel about 0.5 of a mile.

Run to Powers Lake

• Run under the Valley Creek Tunnel (MAKE SURE TO STAY TO YOUR RIGHT this is two way traffic with a sharp turn in the path) and follow the trail north to approximately 1.07 miles.
• Turn right off the main path down a steep decline and exit the path onto Clippership Dr.
• Turn left onto the road and stay to the left until you get to the road crossing at the next trail about 300 feet north. You will cross the street at the trail, not before.
• Follow the trail to the tennis courts, turn left at the T, then quickly turn right under the Woodbury Dr. Tunnel. This is approximately Mile 1.5 once under the tunnel to Powers Lake.

Powers Lake Section

• After exiting the tunnel you come to the Powers Lake Y, turn right (south) and follow the trail for about 700 feet to a left turn taking you around the lake.
• Follow the trail with the lake on your left for about 1/2 mile (2200 ft). Your 2 mile mark is just before you will run up a steep hill and come out onto a residential street - Powers Lake Pt.
• Turn Left onto the sidewalk following Power Lake Pt. to the cul-de-sac where you will meet back up with the next trail section after about 650ft. Then you will descend steeply back to the lake.
• Continue around the lake with it always on your left for about a 1/2 mile (2200ft) where you will take a sharp left and cross a wooden bridge at about 2.6 miles.
• Once you cross the bridge you will follow the path with the lake still on your left for about 1/2 mile (2662 ft) to the first water station coming out of the lake at about mile 3.16.
• Take a right heading back the tunnel under Woodbury Dr.
• Follow the trail back to Clippership Dr. by taking a left at the tee at 8.91 then a quick right 8.95 next to the basketball court.

 Wilems Lake and the Rollers Up to Interlocken Rd.

• Cross Clippership Dr. at about 3.5 miles then head north, staying on the left of the road
• The road will tee turn left on Schooner Way stay to the left to the trailhead on the left at about 3.72 miles.
• Turn right onto the Wilems trail, for this portion of what is fondly called, "The Rollers."
• With Wilems lake on your left, follow the trail down a steep curve to the left be very careful of this decline around Mile 4.
• Stay right at the Y, following the trail along a creek up to Interlocken Rd and the water stop.

Summit Point Park to Wilems Lake

• Follow the path that is parallel to Interlocken Rd. over Duckwood Tr., Interlocken Circle, and Pinehurst Rd. We do not have crossing guards at these streets. Please use caution.
• Turn left after the baseball field at the far end of the parking lot about mile 4.75.
• Follow the trail around to your next right turn at approximately 4.96 on the trail and cross Thornhill Ln.
• Follow the trail down to the Wilems Lake Y. Turn right back up the steep section, climbing up to Mile 5.4.

Wilems Lake Rollers to the finish:

• From the top of the incline, follow the trail right as it rolls south. Always stay to the right with Wilems Lake on your right.
• Follow the trail to the left at approximately 5.67 miles.
• Return to the Valley Creek Tunnel, Again (MAKE SURE TO STAY TO YOUR RIGHT this is two way traffic with a sharp turn in the path) once out of the tunnel head left at the Y to the Finish line at Colby Lake Park.

Finish: Congratulations on completing the Woodbury Lakes 10K!

5K Map Link: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/246857200

 

Registration Information:

Register on this Runsignup page. Prices will increase on the following dates: 2/5/2025, 4/28/2025, and on race day 5/10/2025. Last day for tee shirt ordering is Sunday April 20th.

Location and Parking:

All races start and finish at Colby Lake Park: 9715 Valley Creek Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125. There are two parking lots at the park: one right as you turn in from Valley Creek and a second behind the ice rink. You can park in either lot. If those lots are full, you are welcome to park at Valley Crossing Elementary School off of Woodbury Drive: 9900 Park Crossing, Woodbury, MN. 55125. This would be your second left in the bus parking lot. The start line would be a very short walk from these lots.

Packet Pickup:

Pick up your race bib and swag bag early as we host packet pick up on Sunday, May 4 from 9am - 11am at Powers Lake at 10000 Brookview Road, Woodbury, MN 55129. This will include your bib number, timing chip, and any event swag.

You can pick up packets for multiple people. You can also pick up your packet on race morning from:

• 7am-7:45 for half marathon
• 7:45am -8:45 for 10k
• 8:30-9:25am for 5k runners 

Race Schedule 

7:00am - Race Check In & Day of Registration opens

8:00am - Half Marathon Race Start!

9:00am - 10k Race Start! 

9:30am - 5k Race Start! 

10:15am - Awards (time is subject to change)

Aid Stations:

Half Marathon: We are working on securing Aid Stations along the way near mile markers 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. These distances are tentative. Aid Stations will provide water only. We suggest you bring your own race nutrition and more specific hydration. We will have confirmed water stations as we get closer to the race. 

10K: We are working on securing Aid Stations along the way near mile markers 1.5, 3.1, 3.5, and 5.1. These will provide water only. We suggest you bring your own race nutrition to help you.

5k: There are no aid stations along the course, but there will be water and light snacks at the finish line, so please bring your own race nutrition.

Timing and Results:

The Woodbury Lakes Races are gun timed races using chips to record finish times not starting times. Each runner is required to wear a race bib. Please keep your race bib visible at all times especially as you cross through the finish line. Timing works on a group start rather than a rolling start. We will keep the official race time. Faster runners should start closer towards the start line while walkers start near the back of the flagged corral. This helps prevent bottlenecking and frustration as everyone settles into their own race pace. While on the race path, please be considerate of other racers by stating when you are passing and kindly moving to the right if your pace slows. 

Results will be posted on our Runsignup page. We will have QR codes to scan for you to check your results as soon as you cross the finish line.

Awards and Prizes:

Every half marathon runner will receive a finishers 3 inch wooden medallion after crossing the finish line. You must come to the medal table to receive your medal and get a mark on your bib that you picked it up once you complete the race.

We will award overall male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each event. Our race will not have age group awards due to the number participants.

Race Rules and Guidelines:

The trail is open to the public, so please be kind to pedestrians. Keep your pets at home; the trail can get crowded. Your bib must be visible at all times. Be mindful at all crosswalks; we are not allowed to close roads to traffic and there are several road crossings that we will NOT have crossing guards at. When merging with other races specifically at the end of the race near the Valley crossing Tunnel you will need to be mindful and courteous of all traffic. The finish will bring all races together and will get crowded. Be sure we are not pushing and shoving people if you are slower on your finish please stay to the sides of the trail.

Post-Race Celebration:

The post race celebration will start as soon as the first runner crosses the finish line. Runners will cross the finish line to music and light snacks. The awards ceremony will start at 10:15am with the time subject to change.

Spectator Information:

This is a great course for viewing your runners. There are multiple spots where you can see them two or three times: First on Clippership Dr., second at Powers Lake parking lot, third at Seasons Park Parking off Interlocken Dr., and of course, the final one at the starting and finishing line in Colby Lake Park.

As you move between spectator spots, please be very cautious of runners crossing the roads and obey all traffic laws. We do not have any roads shut down for the event.

Safety Precautions:

When merging with other races specifically at the end of the race near the Valley crossing Tunnel you will need to be mindful and courteous of all traffic. The finish will bring all races together and will get crowded. Be sure we are not pushing and shoving people if you are slower on your finish please stay to the sides of the trail. We will try to have volunteers at all major turning points and major road crossings. Roads will be open, so be mindful of cars. The path is open to the public; be courteous to pedestrians. This also happens to be the Woodbury Lions Garage Sale day so streets will be busy.

Volunteers:

The Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k does not happen without our incredible volunteers. Please make sure you thank them on race day. If you, or someone you know, would like to volunteer on race morning, please choose your volunteer options here. There are volunteer options available even if you are racing! Click here to volunteer

Weather / Cancellation

Athena Clydesdale Racing and its race directors reserve the right to cancel or delay the event in case of inclement weather. There are no refunds. 

 

5k Run: T-Shirt

10k Run: T-Shirt

Half Marathon: T-Shirt