Minnesota · Marathon · 26K Lake Loop · Half Marathon
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon is a marathon, 26K Lake Loop, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Bemidji, Minnesota. It is usually held in October; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Bemidji, MN
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- October (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Bemidji, Minnesota
- Distances
- Marathon, 26K Lake Loop, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Runs
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Mostly flat with subtle rolling hills around Lake Bemidji
- Registration
- runzy.com
- Official website
- bemidjiblueoxmarathon.com
About the Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon
A scenic fall race circling Lake Bemidji past forests and the iconic Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues, with distances from 5K to full marathon.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Northern Minnesota's signature fall marathon; marathon often sells out (capped at 300)
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Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon: common questions
- When is the Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon held?
- In Bemidji, Minnesota.
- What distances does the Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon offer?
- Marathon, 26K Lake Loop, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Runs.
- How many people run the Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runzy.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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