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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Join fellow runners on August 7, 2026 for the The Paavo Marathon | Half | Relay | And More. It's a fantastic 5K, Marathon, Half-Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Hurley.
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Running
Twilight 5K Run/Walk
It's just running, right?
Twilight 5K Run/Walk | YOUTH - 12 AND YOUNGER ONLY!
For kids 12 and younger...
Paavo Nurmi Marathon
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is the longest running marathon in Wisconsin, and will feature local artisan made finisher medals for 2025!
Paavo Nurmi Marathon - VIRTUAL
The Virtual Paavo Nurmi Marathon allows you run the 26.2 miles virtually, earning yourself a coveted Paavo finisher hat and EPIC finisher medal! We're going to give you 26.2 days to finish your virtual marathon...you MUST have your marathon done by Sept 4th, 2025!
Paavo Nurmi Half Marathon
...sweet swag and medals, and you get to sleep in!
Paavo Nurmi Marathon RELAY
Grab some buddies/friends/co-workers and come RUN!
Paavo Nurmi Marathon Handcycle
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon - Hand Cycle Division
Weather Overview
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August 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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- Hurley Running Calendar 2026 See all upcoming race dates.
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