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Upcoming Events Description
NORTHWOODS ESCAPE MARATHON
MINOCQUA NORTHWOODS ESCAPE MARATHON
THE EVENT IS AN OUT AND BACK ON THE BEARSKIN TRAIL FROM MINOCQUA.
SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
**BOSTON MARATHON CERTIFIED WI22019DM**
RACE TIMES
Marathon Start Time: 7:00 am (early start available at 6:00 am)
Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 am
5k Start Time: 8:00 am
All races start and finish in Bearskin park near the trestle downtown Minocqua.
Check in will be held at the American Legion, downtown Minocqua, 121 W Front St.
On Pace Race
ON PACE RACE will again be on the course to set the pace for your skill and ability level. Look for their banner at the start of the Marathon and Half Marathon and connect with a pacer that will run at your skill level.
Awards
Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K - Overall Male and Female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
There are no age group awards for this event. Relay participants all receive an event medal.
All marathon and half marathon participants receive a medal for finishing the event
Lodging
EVENT DESCRIPTION
The marathon and half marathon courses will be and out and back run on the Bearskin trail beginning and ending in Minocqua at Bearskin Park. The course is certified for the Boston Marathon (ID # WI22019DM) by an authorized Boston Marathon certifying agency. The race will start with a gun start so everyone has the same starting times.
All races are out and back from the Bearskin Park near the trestle.
Marathon: 7:00 am (early start at 6:00 am is available)
Half Marathon: 7:30 am
5K: 8:00 am
Packet Pickup and registration:
American Legion - Saturday 5:00 - 7:00 pm; Sunday 5:00 - 7:45 am
Blue Raven's beneficiary partner this year will be TBD
NO FRILLS MARATHON
NO FRILLS MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON
8-31-2025
The No Frills Marathon is an out and back run in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin passing lakes and marshes, crossing old wood bridges, and remain in the company of mature pines lining the route. The Marathon and Half Marathon will be starting and finishing at the Bearskin Park trestle, downtown Minocqua
It's the Sunday before Labor Day.
RACE TIMES
Marathon Start Time: 7:00 am (early start available at 6:00 am)
Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 am
5k Start Time: 8:00 am
Please include your expected finish time.
THE COURSE HAS BEEN RE-CERTIFIED FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON (WI22019DM)
Marathon and Half Marathon Overall Male and Female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in larger gold, silver and bronze colored metal.
Relay participants all receive a finishing medal.
There are no age group awards for this event.
All marathon and half marathon participants receive a medal for finishing the event.
Lodging
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Marathon Start Time: 7:00 am
Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 am
NEW 5K: 8:00 am
The marathon course will be run on the Bearskin trail as an out and back course starting downtown Minocqua and finishing on the trestle in Minocqua.
Registration and packet pickup in person until Saturday, Aug 31 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and Sunday, Sept 1, from 5:00 am to 7:00 am at the American Legion, downtown Minocqua, 121 W Front St.
Early start at 6:00 am through registration; please check the box on the registration form if you wish to start early. Super early Start is available at 5:00 with by special request.
Start and Finish downtown Minocqua.
The Minocqua No Frills Marathon™ & Half- Marathon keeps it simple and affordable because, at this marathon, it’s all about the race. The race accommodates those who aspire to run their first marathon, as well as veteran runners trying to better their times or qualify for the Boston Marathon (certification # WI22019DM).
Blue Raven's beneficiary partner this year TBD
