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A point-to-point trail marathon that starts near Tomahawk and runs the Bearskin and Hiawatha rail-trails south through the Northwoods to a finish on the trestle bridge in downtown Minocqua. The course is certified as a Boston Marathon qualifier and uses a gun start so every runner begins at the same moment.
Finish on the iconic trestle bridge in downtown Minocqua
Bearskin and Hiawatha rail-trails through the Northwoods
Boston Marathon certified marathon course
5K loop around the lake starting near Torpy Park
Pacers from ON PACE RACE at the marathon and half marathon start lines
Qualification
Start / Finish
Marathon starts near Billy Bob's Sports Bar on County Road L in Tomahawk; half marathon starts at the intersection of Lakewood Road and the Bearskin Trail; 5K starts near Torpy Park in downtown Minocqua. The event listing also states that all races start and finish in Bearskin Park near the trestle in downtown Minocqua
All races finish on the iconic trestle bridge in downtown Minocqua
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What you get
Finisher medal
Finisher t-shirt
Pacers from ON PACE RACE on the marathon and half marathon courses
On the day
Before you enter
Other questions
Yes. The marathon follows a certified course that meets Boston Marathon qualifying standards, with an accurate measured distance and a gun start for all participants.
Yes. ON PACE RACE is on site and will have a banner at the marathon and half marathon start lines, so you can connect with a pacer running at your preferred pace and ability level.
Yes. Relay entries are available for two member teams and for teams of three to five members, each covering the full marathon distance between them. Team entries cannot be combined with individual tickets in the same purchase.
Entry includes a finisher medal, an event t-shirt, access to pacers, drink stations and nutrition stations on the course.
Late May in northern Wisconsin usually brings cool mornings in the single digits to low teens Celsius with mild, often sunny afternoons. Conditions can change quickly, so check the forecast in the days before and dress in layers you can shed at the start.
Minocqua, USA
Sunday, May 30, 2027
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