The Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half The Paavo Nurmi Handcycle Marathon
Saturday, 10 August 2024· 06:55· Hurley, WI, 54534, US
About this race
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is a point-to-point marathon run in Northern Iron County, Wisconsin, always the 2nd Saturday in August. The Paavo Nurmi Marathon runs on a certified course which is a Boston Marathon/NYC Marathon qualifying event. Also offering a half marathon, marathon RELAY and Twilight 5K Run/Walk.
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is the longest running marathon in Wisconsin, with 2024 being our 54th year, and will feature tech-tops and sweet finisher medals for all marathon, half marathon and RELAY finishers. Food music and fun...ready?
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is rich in history and community, and will once again be run on the course that made us famous, "finnishing" in downtown Hurley, Wisconsin.
The Twilight 5K Run/Walk, a family friendly run/walk to take place on Friday evening, August 9th, during The Paavo Nurmi Marathon EXPO. We're also working out details where you can run the Twilight 5K AND marathon or half marathon on Saturday morning. Stay tuned for more details!
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What to expect
Written from race dataThe Paavo Nurmi Marathon, celebrating its rich history, along with the Half The Paavo Nurmi Handcycle Marathon, will take place on August 10, 2024, in Hurley, Wisconsin. This event honors the legendary Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi and offers both a full marathon and a half-marathon specifically designed for handcyclists. Participants can anticipate a scenic, yet challenging, course that winds through the beautiful Ironwood area. Expect a mix of road and trail running, characteristic of the Upper Peninsula's rugged terrain. The course is known for its rolling hills and potential for varied weather conditions in early August, so participants should be prepared for both warm sunshine and cooler temperatures. The handcycle marathon provides an inclusive opportunity for athletes to experience this unique event, making it a notable feature that sets it apart.
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Weather on the day
Sat, 10 Aug 2024Partially cloudy
22.7°C
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