Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 9, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon runs over two days in Bemidji, Minnesota, on October 8 and 9, 2027. The shorter races, the 5K (3.1 miles) and 10K (6.2 miles), are held on October 8, while October 9 is given over to the long distances: the marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km), a 26 km (16.2 miles) race called the Lake Loop and the half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km).
The 26 km is the most original format on the program: longer than a half but well short of a marathon, it suits runners who want to step up the distance without committing to a full training cycle. Spreading the races over two days also makes it possible to pair the 5K or 10K on the first day with the half marathon on the second, provided the first race is run at a comfortable, conversational effort.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Bemidji.