Northshore Run
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NorthShore Inline Marathon
The NorthShore Inline Marathon is an event in Duluth, Minnesota on September 19, 2026 that centers on multiple inline skating races and related disciplines. The weekend includes point to point courses along the North Shore with long views of Lake Superior, smooth pavement and a finish on the Duluth lakefront. Courses feature a fully closed section of Interstate 35 and passage through the Duluth tunnels.
Race formats listed for the inline portion include:
- Full Marathon Skate
- Half Marathon Skate
- Tunnel 10k Skate
- Mike Lufholm Combined 39.3 Skate
The event is part of the World Inline Cup as a PremiumClass race, offering prize money and WIC ranking points, and provides limited travel support for WIC team members. Organizers publish participant benefits that include a custom finisher medal, a 2026 bib with name, a finisher shirt and free entry into Oktoberfest. The weekend also hosts a Rollerblade Health Expo at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center with around 70 vendors. Other associated disciplines during the weekend include rollerski marathon and half marathon races, plus running events that use portions of the same route. Public information notes more than 2,500 participants and awards for top age group finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
