Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon

OCT

9-10

2026

A multi distance running event in Bemidji, Minnesota that routes runners around Lake Bemidji and through Lake Bemidji State Park and Bemidji State University. Pre registration is required and all participants receive a shirt, medal and a 10 oz beer.

9-10 Oct 2026

Bemidji, Minnesota

Website

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 distance running event held in Bemidji, Minnesota, that routes runners around Lake Bemidji and through Lake Bemidji State Park and Bemidji State University. The event includes a full marathon plus several shorter races and youth runs over two days in October.

Distances offered:

Full Marathon
26K Lake Loop
Half Marathon
10K
5K
1K and 1/2K Kids Fun Runs
B Unified 2K

Races take place on two days in October. Pre registration is required and there is no same day registration. The registration deadline is 10/08/26 at 11:59 pm.

All participants receive a shirt, a medal, and a complimentary 10 oz beer from Bemidji Brewing in downtown Bemidji. The event was established in 2013. The 2026 race guide, medals, and shirts will be posted once finalized. Volunteer opportunities are available for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi

Full Marathon

26 km

26k Lake Loop

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

B-Unified 2k

1k Kids Fun Run

1/2k Kids Fun Run