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26K is capped at 200 runners. Half is capped at 500 runners (2024 SOLD OUT at 450 runners).

26K Lake Loop

Saturday October 11, 2025
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! (shirt sizes not guaranteed)​

​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.

​Water Locations (approx. location):
Marathon: Mile 1.5, 7.5, 12, 17, 20, 22, 24, 25
26K: Mile 3, 8, 11, 13, 15, 16
Half: Mile 4, 7, 9, 11, 12
Registration closes at 11:59 pm on October 9, 2025

Half Marathon

Saturday October 11, 2025
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! (shirt sizes not guaranteed)

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.

​Water Locations (approx. location):
Marathon: Mile 1.5, 7.5, 12, 17, 20, 22, 24, 25
26K: Mile 3, 8, 11, 13, 15, 16
Half: Mile 4, 7, 9, 11, 12
Registration closes at 11:59 pm on October 9, 2025