Northshore Run
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NorthShore Inline Marathon
The NorthShore Inline Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota is a point to point inline event held on September 18, 2027. The weekend includes multiple inline skate races plus rollerski and running disciplines, and is a PremiumClass stop on the World Inline Cup circuit. As a WIC event it offers prize money and points toward the World Inline Cup ranking.
Distances and disciplines offered:
- 26.2 miles Full Marathon Skate
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon Skate
- 6.2 miles Tunnel 10k Skate
- 39.3 miles Mike Lufholm Combined Skate
- 26.2 miles Finnsisu Rollerski Marathon
- 13.1 miles Marwe Rollerski Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles Aspirus Half Marathon Run
- 6.2 miles Finden Marketing Tunnel 10k Run
The course follows much of the North Shore route along Lake Superior and includes a fully closed section of I-35 and the Duluth tunnels. Routes feature long lake views, smooth pavement and a finish near the Duluth lakefront. Event materials note more than 2,500 participants, age group awards with podium places for top finishers, and a World Inline Cup PremiumClass prize purse with travel support options.
Race weekend also includes an on site expo and packet pickup. Registered participants receive a custom finisher medal, a named bib, a finisher shirt and complimentary entry to Oktoberfest as part of the event weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
