The Paavo Nurmi Marathon
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Event overview
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon weekend is scheduled for Friday, August 7 to Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Hurley, Wisconsin (316 Silver Street). The marathon is a point-to-point race in Northern Iron County that finishes in downtown Hurley. The course is verified but is not a Boston qualifier for this year. The route was changed for safety because of increased traffic on Route 77 following a State Highway 2 reroute and a bridge outage on Route 122. The course travels past the only standing mine headframe in Wisconsin and through groves of pines.
Events and awards
The programme includes a full marathon, a virtual version of the marathon, a half marathon, a marathon relay, a handcycle marathon, and a Twilight 5K Run/Walk with a separate youth (12 and under) category. Many races list advance pricing that increases after March 1, 2026; the Twilight 5K has a later price change date. Marathon, half marathon, and relay finishers receive custom wooden finisher medals made from local wood by local artisans. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.