Gear Western Country Half Marathon and Borton Volvo 5k 2026

A Western theme is present throughout this fall Minnesota race series, influencing the aid stations, food, music, and finisher prizes. Gear West offers two distances: the Gear Western Country Half Marathon and the Borton Volvo 5k, allowing participants to select either a longer country-road race or a shorter option on the same day. The course incorporates quiet country roads, rolling hills, lakeside sections, autumn foliage, and crushed limestone trails. This event is designed for families and friends, permitting strollers and welcoming leashed dogs. Participants can find warmth inside the store before the start and linger post-race for live music, warm refreshments, awards, and a finisher campfire cup. The crew neck sweatshirt, previously earned by past runners, is now an optional purchase following a reduction in the entry fee.