Running the Rapids Half Marathon

Running the Rapids Half Marathon takes place on August 21, 2027, in Cohasset, Itasca County, Minnesota. Three formats are offered: the half marathon (13.1 mi), a half-marathon relay and a 5K (3.1 mi), on wooded trails beside the river. Start times are not listed in our records.

A relay over the half-marathon distance splits it into two legs of around six miles each, which makes it a fine way to bring a less experienced runner into a trail race. Northern Minnesota in late August is cool in the morning and the forest floor stays soft — expect a slower time than on the road and a considerably more pleasant hour.