Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon
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Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon
The Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon is a multi-race weekend held in Bemidji, Minnesota, featuring courses that run around Lake Bemidji and pass through Lake Bemidji State Park and Bemidji State University. The event includes races for adults and children and takes place across two days in October.
Pre-registration is required; there is no same-day registration. The registration deadline listed is 10/08/26 at 11:59 pm. All participants receive a shirt, a medal, and a free 10 oz beer from Bemidji Brewing in downtown Bemidji. The event was established in 2013. Information for 2026 race shirts, medals, and the race guide will be posted when finalized.
Races are scheduled on two days:
- Marathon (full marathon)
- 26K Lake Loop
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 1K Kids Fun Run
- 1/2K Kids Fun Run
- B-Unified 2K
The weekend program lists 5K and 10K plus kids runs on Friday, and the half marathon, 26K Lake Loop, marathon, and B-Unified 2K on Saturday. The event page also references vendors, results and photos, sponsors, and volunteer opportunities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
