Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon

OCT
9-10
2026
A multi-race event around Lake Bemidji featuring marathon, 26K lake loop, half marathon and shorter races; courses pass through Lake Bemidji State Park and Bemidji State University. Registered participants receive a shirt, medal, and a free 10 oz beer.
9-10 Oct 2026
26 miles 26 kilometers 13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon

The Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon is a multi-race event held in Bemidji, Minnesota, featuring courses that run around Lake Bemidji and through Lake Bemidji State Park and Bemidji State University. The event was established in 2013 and includes a finisher area associated with Harmony Co-op. Age group awards are given and volunteers support race operations.

Races are scheduled across two days, on Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th. Pre-registration is required; there is no same-day registration. The registration deadline listed is 10/08/26 at 11:59 pm.

Distances offered at the event include:

  • Marathon (full)
  • 26K Lake Loop
  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • 1K Kids Fun Run
  • 1/2K Kids Fun Run
  • B-Unified 2K

All registered participants receive a shirt, a medal, and a free 10 oz beer from Bemidji Brewing in downtown Bemidji. Merchandise and past race shirts and medals are noted. Volunteer opportunities are available for those who wish to assist at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Marathon
26 km
26k Lake Loop
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
B-Unified 2k
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