The Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is a point-to-point marathon run in Northern Iron County, Wisconsin, always the 2nd Saturday in August. The Paavo Nurmi Marathon runs on a certified course which is a Boston Marathon qualifying event. Also offering a half marathon, marathon RELAY and Twilight 5K Run/Walk.

🎉 Race Features

• History: The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is the longest running marathon in Wisconsin, with 2025 being our 55th year.
• Swag: Participants will receive tech-tops and sweet finisher medals for all marathon, half marathon, and RELAY finishers.
• Fun: Enjoy food, music, and an exciting race atmosphere!
• Finish Line: Experience the "finnishing" in downtown Hurley, Wisconsin, on the course that made us famous.

🌙 Twilight 5K Run/Walk

The Twilight 5K Run/Walk, a family-friendly run/walk, will take place on Friday evening, August 8th, during The Paavo Nurmi Marathon EXPO.

• Details: We’re also working out details where you can run the Twilight 5K AND marathon or half marathon on Saturday morning.
• Updates: Stay tuned for more details!

✍️ Registration

Register TODAY!

For more information, visit the official race page: The Paavo Nurmi Marathon.