Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K

MINOCQUA NORTHWOODS ESCAPE MARATHON
THE EVENT IS AN OUT AND BACK ON THE BEARSKIN TRAIL FROM MINOCQUA.
SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2027
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

***BOSTON MARATHON CERTIFIED***

RACE TIMES
Marathon Start Time: 7:00 am (early start available at 6:00 am)

Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 am

5k Start Time: 8:00 am

All races start and finish in Bearskin park near the trestle downtown Minocqua.

Check in will be held at the American Legion, downtown Minocqua, 121 W Front St.

Registration and Packet Pick-up
Register and Packet Pickup downtown Minocqua at the American Legion, Minocqua, WI 54548

Saturday,  May 29:      5:00 - 7:00 PM

Sunday, May 30:       5:30 - 7:45 AM

Early start at 6:00 am by checking the box during online registration; NEW Super early start at 5:00 by special arrangement (bring your headlamp)

The course has changed from a Point to Point to an out and back run.  The marathon, half marathon, and 5k courses will be run on the Bearskin Trail beginning and finishing on the trestle in Minocqua. The course is certified for the Boston Marathon by an authorized Boston Marathon certifying agency. WI2019DM.  The race will be a chip start and finish.

ON PACE RACE will again be on the course to set the pace for your skill and ability level.  Look for their banner at the start of the Marathon and Half Marathon.

There will be 5 transition points available on the course for transitions. The Relay Team must determine where they wish to transition depending upon the number of team members.

Online registration at blueravenproductions.com is continuous up until the start of the race; however shirt sizes may be limited for those registering late.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE:

Register and packet pickup in person until Saturday, May 29 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 30, from 5:00 am to 7:30 am at the American Legion, 121 W Front St, downtown Minocqua.

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Please include your expected finish time.

There will be 7 Aid Stations on the course plus the Finish.  The course aid stations will have water & Gatorade.   The finish line will have snacks, water, Gatorade, and beer.

Awards:

Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k - Overall Male and Female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

There are no age group awards for this event.

All participants receive a medal for finishing the event.

More Information:

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Race Director:

Rick Wilson at rw@blueravenproductions.com

715-614-7567

Date & Time

Sun, May 30, 2027
7:00 AM
  • Sports & Outdoor
  • Education
  • Outdoor
  • Benefit
  • Visitors Bureau Partner Hosted Event
  • Downtown Minocqua

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American Legion building Downtown Minocqua

Arbor Vitae • Hazelhurst • Minocqua • Woodruff

8126 Hwy. 51 S. Minocqua, WI 54548
(800)44-NORTH • (715)356-5266

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