Bemidji

Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon

OCT
10-11
2025
Experience scenic autumn running at the Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon around Lake Bemidji and through Lake Bemidji State Park on October 10 and 11, 2025. Multiple distances from marathon to kids runs, plus a shirt, medal and free local beer; register soon.
10-11 Oct 2025
Bemidji, Minnesota
Website
Marathon 26 kilometers Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon takes place in Bemidji, Minnesota, around Lake Bemidji. The course runs through Lake Bemidji State Park and by Bemidji State University. The event was established in 2013 and is scheduled across two days in October 2025, with races held on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11.

Races and entry

  • Marathon
  • 26K Lake Loop (SOLD OUT)
  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • 1K Kids Fun Run
  • 1/2K Kids Fun Run
  • B-Unified 2K

Pre-registration is required; there is no same-day registration. The registration deadline is 10/09/25 at 11:59 pm. The event notes that few spots remain in the full marathon and half marathon. All participants receive a shirt, a medal, and a free 10 oz. beer from Bemidji Brewing in downtown Bemidji. Age group awards and volunteer shirts are also mentioned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
26 km
26k Lake Loop
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k Run/walk
5 km
5k Run/walk
B-Unified 2k
1k Kids Fun Run
1/2k Kids Fun Run

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