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26K Lake Loop

26K is limited to 200 runners.
Saturday October 10, 2020
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 is the same price as the Half Marathon.
  • 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.
To begin your online registration, click the button to be redirected to the SignMeUp registration page. The 26K is limited to 200 runners and the Half Marathon is limited to 400 runners. 

Please note: Changes from one race to another may NOT be allowed.
Registration Costs
Click 'Register Here' link above for updated cost and caps for each distance. Unfortunately, race caps are lower this year due to COVID and budget planning. 
  • December 31 - January 1: $55
  • January 2 - February 28: $60
  • March 1 - April 30: $65
  • May 1 - June 30: $70
  • July 1 - October 2: $75
  • October 3 - October 8: $80
** 26K and Half are the same price ** Are you going to take the challenge? 
Registration closes at 11:59 pm on October 8, 2020

Half Marathon

13.1 miles
Half Marathon is limited to 400 runners.
Saturday October 10, 2020
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.