Iron Range Half Marathon
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Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon
The Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon is a two day running event in Virginia, Minnesota on August 14–15, 2026. The program includes a half marathon and a timed 5K held the evening before. A free kids run is scheduled the day before the half marathon.
Event distances:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
For the half marathon, participants meet at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia. Buses transport runners to the Mesabi Trail headquarters in Eveleth. The race begins at the Eveleth trail head and follows the Mesabi Trail through the north woods, passing through Gilbert and entering Virginia. The course includes the Thomas Rukavina Memorial bridge and finishes at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center.
The Friday 5K begins and ends at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center and is a timed event that uses the same age divisions as the half marathon. Official results and age division awards are based on chip time. Age divisions are 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-99.
To receive a race shirt, registrations must be completed by July 31. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
