Gear Western Country Half Marathon & Borton Volvo 5k

The Gear Western Country Half Marathon and Borton Volvo 5k is a small town event with a big time feel. Our course offers you a taste of Minnesota with quiet country roads, rolling hills, lakes, and crushed limestone trails. After finishing, linger for some unique western themed post race refreshments, and of course awards! We will be hanging out, having fun, and cheering on every participant.

We always do SWAG right. Expect updates on our Western themed swag over the next couple of months!

We will also continue our Hobby Horse division in 2023. There is no separate sign up, just show up with a hobby horse. But expect a lot of extra cheers AND prizes at the finish line.

Location

Gear West Ski and Bike - 1786 W. Wayzata Blvd. Suite B, Long Lake, MN 55356

Schedule

Packet Pickup/Late Registration - Friday Noon-6pm

Day of Packet Pickup/Registration - Saturday 6:30am-8:15am

Gear Western Half Marathon - 8:30am

Borton Volvo 5k - 9:00am

Borton Volvo 5k Awards - 10:00am

Gear Western Half Marathon Awards - 10:30am

Party/Cheer on EVERY Finisher - 9:15-Noon

Awards/Swag

Top 3 Overall Awards (5k and Half)

5 Year Age Groups (5k and Half) (Under 19, and 70+)

Spirit Award/Best Western Outfit - (Special Bonus Award if you run in Cowboy boots!)

Red Lantern Award

Finisher prize for Half Marathon finishers.

Records/Results

Men's Half: Ted Heikkila 1:11.45

2012