Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States
Oct 9-10, 2026 - Friday to Saturday
5k, 10k, 26k, Half-marathon, Marathon
Race Information
The Blue Ox Marathon is a scenic 26.2-mile road course on paved trails and roads. The route is fairly flat consisting of about 50% paved bike trail and 50% paved road.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: Yes
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