Northwoods Marathon & Half Marathon

JAN
3
2026
Run through Duluth's snowy fat bike trails with marathon and half marathon distances showcasing city and Lake Superior views. Snowshoe divisions are offered and the race is part of the Duluth Winter Trailrunning Series.
Marathon Half Marathon

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Northwoods Winter Trail Marathon and Half Marathon

The event takes place in Duluth, MN on January 3, 2026, with a listed location of 2940 Seven Bridges Rd. Races are held on packed fat bike trails in Lester Park and on the Hawks Ridge fat bike trail above the Lakeside neighborhood. The course routes highlight local topography and views of the city and Lake Superior.

Distances, divisions and series

Distances offered include:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • Snowshoe Marathon
  • Snowshoe Half Marathon

The race is part of the Duluth Winter Trailrunning Series, a series of four winter trail races using snowpacked fat bike trails in Duluth. The series includes events at Chester Park, Lester Park, Hartley Park (a 10K), and a Frozen 4 Hour event in Lester Park. Two of the series races include both snowshoe and "no shoe" (trail running) divisions. Registration for this event closes on January 2 at 10:02 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Snowshoe Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Snowshoe Half Marathon