The Paavo Marathon | Half | Relay | And More
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 runs on a verified course, and this year the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce is handling ALL the details for the race INCLUDING assuring all runners that the course is a Boston Marathon Qualified Course!!!
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is the longest running marathon in Wisconsin, with 2026 being our 56th year.
Locals and visitors alike will find a weekend of history and heart, once again be run on the course that made us famous, "finishing" in downtown Hurley, Wisconsin.
The Twilight 5K Run/Walk, a family friendly run/walk to take place on Friday evening, August 7th, during The Paavo Nurmi Marathon EXPO.
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Paavo Nurmi Marathon
Paavo Nurmi Marathon - VIRTUAL
Paavo Nurmi Half Marathon
Paavo Nurmi Marathon RELAY
Paavo Nurmi Marathon Handcycle
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon - Hand Cycle Division
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Hurley.
About Hurley
The Paavo Marathon | Half | Relay | And More takes place in Hurley, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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