A runner at the marathon by the lake. Great photo!
15 Aug - 16 Aug
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Maantie
5 km
10 km
Marathon
A runner at the marathon by the lake. Great photo!
Paavo Nurmi Marathon with runners in rainy weather. #PaavoNurmiMarathon
Joyful female runners at the finish line of the Paavo Nurmi Marathon.
Paavo Nurmi finishing the marathon. Runners and spectators.

Paavo Nurmi Marathon

Hurley, WI

Race description

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The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is an annual road running event held in August in Iron County, Wisconsin. The marathon is run from Upson to downtown Hurley and is certified as a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon. In addition to the marathon, the event offers a half marathon, a marathon relay, and a Twilight 5K run/walk. In 2025, the marathon will celebrate its 55th year, and all participants will receive beautiful finisher medals and tech shirts. The Paavo Nurmi Marathon has a rich history and community, and it is Wisconsin's oldest running marathon, established in 1969.

Highlights

  • The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is Wisconsin's oldest running marathon, established in 1969.
  • The marathon is a certified qualifying event for the Boston Marathon.
  • Competitors will receive traditional Finnish food, such as Mojakka, upon reaching the finish line.

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