Northwoods Escape Marathon
Northwoods Escape Marathon gives Minocqua a Memorial Day weekend point-to-point race on Bearskin and Hiawatha trails, with a trestle finish.
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Quick facts
- Sunday marathon has a 7:00 a.m. start with half marathon, 5K, and relay options.
- Marathon relay teams can use two to five runners.
- Point-to-point trail corridor finishes in Minocqua near Bearskin Park.
About the Northwoods Escape Marathon
Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon is a Blue Raven-produced Wisconsin race with full marathon, half marathon, 5K, and relay options.
Course
The marathon follows the Bearskin and Hiawatha trail corridor, beginning near Tomahawk and finishing on the trestle in downtown Minocqua.
Race-day weather
Memorial Day weekend in northern Wisconsin can still be cool in the morning, with lake-country wind and a mild finish likely.
Past Northwoods Escape Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, May 30, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, May 26, 2024 | Results available | Open results |
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Northwoods Escape Marathon FAQ
When is the Northwoods Escape Marathon?
The 2027 Northwoods Escape Marathon is on Sunday, May 30, 2027.
Is Northwoods Escape Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Northwoods Escape Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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