5K ~ 1K ~ 1/2K Information

Information

Pre-Race

Please have packets picked up by 4 to make sure you are able to get to the starting line in time for your event.


RACE PACKETS: Race packets will be available at the Sanford Event Center 
1111 Event Center Drive, Bemidji MN, 56601 - during the following days/times:

  • Friday, October 10th:          2 pm - 8 pm
  • Saturday, October 11th:      7 am - 8 am

ALL RUNNERS MUST SHOW A PHOTO ID TO PICK UP THEIR RACE PACKET.

Course Information

1/2K and 1K Course: This event will take place in the parking lot of the Sanford Center. 

AN ADULT IS ALLOWED RUN WITH A CHILD PARTICIPATING IN THIS RACE.

5K Course: This event will start and finish at the Sanford Center. It will be an out and back course along the south shore of Lake Bemidji, turning around just past Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.

STARTING LINE:

1/2K: The 1/2K starts at 4:20 pm.  
PLEASE BE AT THE STARTING LINE 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START.

1K: The 1K starts at 4:30 pm. 
PLEASE BE AT THE STARTING LINE 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START.

5K: The 5K starts at 5:00 pm. 
PLEASE BE AT THE STARTING LINE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START.

Runners should line up according to their projected finishing times at the starting line. Walkers and slower runners must start in the back rows.

Water will be available at the finish.

RACECOURSE COURTESY: Please be considerate of your surroundings during The Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon races.

Runners who have finished the race need to avoid interference with runners approaching the finish line.

Post Race

Medals: Medals will be handed out after crossing the finish line. Medal are locally made by Meyers Sign Source.

Information Center / Lost & Found: The Information Center is located inside the Sanford Center. All recovered lost and found articles will be brought here. (Lake View Room #6)

Awards Ceremony: Overall Winners will be presented with awards at the following times in Lake View Room #7:
  • 5K: 6:00 pm

Age Group Awards: Age group awards will be posted near Lake View Room #7. The awards will be available for pick up also in Lake View Room #7.

Race Results: Race results will be posted on our web site on race day. You can view the 2013 race results at the Mtec Results website.

Course Maps

5K

1K ~ 1/2K