6 running events in Mora, Minnesota

Mora Half Marathon & 5K

Mora Half Marathon/5K Facebook Page

When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 7:30 A.M. Start (13.1) 7:45 A.M. Start (5K). Free little kids race immediately after the start of the 5K. Line up behind the 5K racers by 7:45 and listen for your own start!

Race Events: 5K Run/Walk & 13.1 Mile Run, Free Kids Run

ONLINE registration closes at 11:59 PM August 13th. In person registration is open at bib pick up from 5-7 p.m. on August 14th and 6:15-7 a.m. race day.

Race shirts provided for all participants pre-registered by August 1, 2026. No extra shirts will be ordered for those registering after August 1st. Please note that there are women's and unisex shirts available. The women's cut is a slim fit, if you are choosing the women's and in between sizes it is recommended to size up. Any shirts not claimed by the conclusion of the race will be available to others.

BOTH OUR HALF MARATHON & 5K COURSES ARE CERTIFIED!* *It is possible that road construction may impede the certified courses for both the 5K and half marathon. Although the courses will be measured, marked, and mapped out for 5000 meters and 13.1 miles they may differ from what was certified. We are hoping construction does not happen at the same time, but please know when you sign up that they may not be certified (if even a minor adjustment needs to happen). No refunds will be made.

The half marathon is marked with orange footprints on the race course.

The 5K is marked with green footprints on the race course.

In person registration: Friday 5-7 p.m. & Saturday 6:15-7:00 a.m. Pre-registered bib pick up Friday 5-7 p.m. & Saturday 6:15-7:00 a.m. (until 7:15 for the 5K). Both in person registration and bib pickup are at the start/finish area at the athletic complex behind Mora Elementary & Mora High School. Access to those on Friday will be 2100 N Grove St and on Saturday 118 N 9th Street. Map to location of bib pick up and race registration.

Entry Fees: Early bird registration until March 1st: $40 for half marathon and $25 for 5K.

Additional Information:

Map of race day parking

Awards

Half Marathon:

•Trophies awarded to the top overall three males and three females.

• Medals to the top three individual age group finishers.

5K:

• Trophies awarded to the top overall male and female.

• Medals to the top three age group finishers.

•Medals to the top local (Kanabec County) overall male and female finishers in the Half and 5K

Official timing for the half marathon will end 3 hours and 15 minutes after the start (15 minute per mile pace). You are welcome to complete your race on your own if you are on the course past then; however, there will no longer be support, timing, or water stops available.

In the event of severe weather (lightening) the start of the race will be delayed by 30 minutes. The race start can be delayed by 60 minutes maximum. If at that time the weather has not cleared we unfortunately will have to cancel the event. Insurance is available for purchase at checkout.

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The 46th annual Mora Bike Tour again offers 50 and 25 mile events. The Tours begin and end at the beautiful Vasaloppet Nordic Center and traverse county roads in Kanabec County. The 50 mile event qualifies for the Mora Classic Series. The 25 mile for the Mora Motion Series.

Mora Kids' Bike Tour starts at 8:15. NEW! Use the coupon code BOGO at check out to register siblings! Ride along the City of Mora bike path for as far as you like, approximately 4.5 miles total. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets are required for all riders. There will be a crossing guard at the corner of Grove Street and Maple Avenue until 10:00 am.

NOTE: Youth Racers (17 and under) in the 5K and 10K race will be discounted to $20 at checkout.

The Swedish Mile Trail Run and Family Fun Day feature a well-marked, timed, rugged, trail race using the trail system at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center. There is a 10k Race, 5K Fun Run, and Kid's races in two distances (roughly 1/2 mile and 1 mile.). Both the 5k and 10k race are timed, The 10K race is supported by one aid station.

Kid's racers receive a medal and a snack after the race. The first 200 registered 5K and 10K racers will receive a commemorative gift* and a racer's lunch after the event (all 5K/10K racers).

*Previous gifts have been a Swedish Mile shirt, running socks, and a ball cap

Plan to ski the Vasaloppet USA February 13-14, 2027 in Mora, Minnesota. Snowmaking provides confidence of great skiing conditions! Races are comprised of either one or two laps on a course that is designed to be fun, yet offers skiers a satisfying challenge to complete.

NOTE: The Vasaloppet USA ski race has joined the U.S. Ski and Snowboard association in banning the use of fluorinated ski wax in competition. We encourage all competitors to abide by this policy for all events on the Vasaloppet properties and trails. Fluorinated Wax (Fluoros) are banned from use and not permitted in the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center complex or on the Vasaloppet trails.