Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon
- Date Fri 14th August 2026
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Virginia, Minnesota
- Price $43.65 - $101.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of running at the Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon, taking place on Friday, August 14, 2026, in the scenic city of Virginia, St. Louis, Minnesota! This groundbreaking half marathon promises to be a highlight in the quad city areas of Northern Minnesota's Iron Range. The race kicks off with participants gathering at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center, where they will be shuttled to the Mesabi Trail headquarters in nearby Eveleth.
Runners will embark on a stunning journey through the North Woods, traversing the picturesque Mesabi Trail and crossing the iconic Thomas Rukavina Memorial Bridge, the highest bridge in Minnesota. As the race concludes back at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center, participants can celebrate their achievements and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. Don't miss out on the festivities leading up to the half marathon, including a FREE kids run at 5 PM and an exciting 5K event at 6 PM, also at the event center. Make sure to register by July 31st to snag your race t-shirt and be part of this incredible running experience!
Runners will embark on a stunning journey through the North Woods, traversing the picturesque Mesabi Trail and crossing the iconic Thomas Rukavina Memorial Bridge, the highest bridge in Minnesota. As the race concludes back at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center, participants can celebrate their achievements and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. Don't miss out on the festivities leading up to the half marathon, including a FREE kids run at 5 PM and an exciting 5K event at 6 PM, also at the event center. Make sure to register by July 31st to snag your race t-shirt and be part of this incredible running experience!
Organiser's Description
A first of its kind half marathon in the quad city areas of Northern Minnesota's Iron Range. The race will start with participants meeting at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia, Minnesota the morning of August 15th. Busses will transport participants to the Mesabi Trail headquarters in Eveleth, Minnesota. The race starts in Eveleth at the trail head and continues through the beautiful North woods from Eveleth through Gilbert and into Virginia on the Mesabi Trail, including the iconic Thomas Rukavina Memorial bridge (the highest bridge in Minnesota) ending at the ITMEC. For more race details check out ironrangehalfmarathon.com To receive a race t-shirt, you must be registered by July 31st!
Awards:
Official results and age division awards will be based on your Chip time.
Age Divisions are as follows:
12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99
Friday evening will be our second year of our 5k event! The race will begin and end at the iron trail event center, and it will be a timed event with the same age divisions. Come join us for some fun to kick off the big half marathon weekend!
August 14th FREE kids run starts at 5pm and 5k will be at 6pm at Iron Trail Motors Event Center.
Awards:
Official results and age division awards will be based on your Chip time.
Age Divisions are as follows:
12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99
Friday evening will be our second year of our 5k event! The race will begin and end at the iron trail event center, and it will be a timed event with the same age divisions. Come join us for some fun to kick off the big half marathon weekend!
August 14th FREE kids run starts at 5pm and 5k will be at 6pm at Iron Trail Motors Event Center.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $6.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$101.95
CLOSED -
5K Race
Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 14th August 2026 (6:00PM CDT)
$43.65
CLOSED
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