Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon
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Race Day
46–70°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Quiet course sections
The Lowdown
The Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon is held on Sunday, May 30, 2027, on Memorial Day weekend in Minocqua, Wisconsin. The course is an out and back on the Bearskin Trail, and the organizer lists it as Boston Marathon certified. The marathon starts at 7:00am, with an early start available at 6:00am, and every event starts and finishes in Bearskin Park near the trestle in downtown Minocqua. A half marathon starts at 7:30am and a 5K at 8:00am, and marathon relay teams of 2 to 5 members start at 7:00am. Check-in and packet pickup are at the American Legion on West Front Street, on Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00pm and on Sunday from 5:30 to 7:45am.
Questions about the Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon 2027
When is the Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon 2027?
Sunday, May 30, 2027.
Where is the Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon?
Minocqua, Wisconsin, United States.
What time does the Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon start?
The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.
How do I enter the Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup; Registration and packet pickup at the American Legion, 121 W Front St, Minocqua.
How much does the Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $130.
When and where is packet pickup for the Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon?
May 29, 2027: Registration and packet pickup at the American Legion, 121 W Front St, from 5:00 to 7:00pm; also on race morning from 5:30 to 7:45am.
What is the Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon elevation gain?
200 ft (61 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 ft (0 m). Relatively flat course.
What is the Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon course like?
It passes Bearskin Park and Bearskin Trail.
What is the weather like at the Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 8–21 °C (46–70 °F). Feels cool.
Is the Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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