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Please note: Changes from one race to another may NOT be allowed.

26K Lake Loop

26K is capped at 200 runners.
Saturday October 9, 2021
Starting Time: 9:00am
Location: The Sanford Center
1111 Event Center Drive, Bemidji, MN 56601
ALL participants receive a long-sleeve tech shirt and a medal!

​NO Same-day Registration - Pre-registration is Required

Are you looking for a Paul Bunyan sized challenge? We invite you to take part in the 26K race (around Lake Bemidji).​
  • This race will loop the entire Lake Bemidji starting and finishing at the Sanford Center.
  • The route is fairly flat consisting of about 50% paved bike trail and 50% paved road.

Registration Costs

  • December 26 - January 1: $60 (Early Bird!)
  • January 2 - February 28: $65
  • March 1 - April 30: $70
  • May 1 - June 30: $75
  • July 1 - August 31: $80
  • September 1 - October 3: $85
  • October 4 - October 7: $90

Registration closes at 11:59 pm on October 7, 2021

Half Marathon

Half is capped at 400 runners.
Saturday October 9, 2021
Starting Time: 9:00am
Location: The Sanford Center
1111 Event Center Drive, Bemidji, MN 56601
ALL participants receive a long-sleeve tech shirt and a medal!

NO Same-day Registration - Pre-registration is Required
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The Blue Ox Half Marathon is a scenic road course on all paved roads and trails. 

Runner in the Half will be bused to a starting line approximately 3 miles up the Paul Bunyan Trail to the Half Marathon Starting Line. This will allow runner to complete a Half Marathon and finish at the Sanford Center.

Registration Costs

  • December 26 - January 1: $55 (Early Bird!)
  • January 2 - February 28: $60
  • March 1 - April 30: $65
  • May 1 - June 30: $70
  • July 1 - August 31: $75
  • September 1 - October 3: $80
  • October 4 - October 7: $85

Registration closes at 11:59 pm on October 7, 2021