Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon
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Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon
The Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon is a multi-distance running event in Bemidji, Minnesota, established in 2013. Routes run around Lake Bemidji and pass through Lake Bemidji State Park and Bemidji State University. The event includes a finisher area with community partners and features vendors, volunteers, and published results and photos.
Distances offered include:
- Marathon (full)
- 26K Lake Loop
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 1K and 1/2K kids fun runs
- B-Unified 2K
For 2026 the schedule lists races on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10. Pre-registration is required and same-day registration is not available; the registration deadline is October 8, 2026. All registered participants receive a shirt, a medal, and a complimentary 10 oz beer from Bemidji Brewing in downtown Bemidji. The event posts updated shirts and medals for each year and provides volunteer opportunities to support race operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
