The Paavo Marathon | Half | Relay | And More

  • Date Fri 8th August 2025 - Sat 9th August 2025
  • Time 6:00PM CDT
  • Location Hurley, Wisconsin
  • Price $23.75 - $213.35
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Paavo Nurmi Marathon, taking place from August 8 to 9, 2025, in the charming town of Hurley, Iron County, Wisconsin. This renowned event, celebrating its 55th year, features a stunning point-to-point marathon course that is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier. Participants can choose from various race distances, including the full marathon, half marathon, a fun relay option, and the exciting Twilight 5K Run/Walk kicking off the festivities on Friday evening.

Join locals and visitors alike for a weekend filled with history, heart, and camaraderie as you cross the finish line in downtown Hurley. Each finisher in the marathon, half marathon, and relay will receive custom wooden medals crafted by local artisans, adding a unique touch to your achievement. With food, music, and fun around every corner, the Paavo Nurmi Marathon promises to be an exhilarating experience for runners and spectators alike. Don’t miss outβ€”register today and be part of this incredible celebration!

Organiser's Description

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 certified course which is a Boston Marathon qualifying event. A half marathon, marathon RELAY and Twilight 5K Run/Walk are also part of the festivities.

The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is the longest running marathon in Wisconsin, with 2025 being our 55th year. We have custom wooden finisher medals made from local wood by local artisans here in town for all marathon, half marathon and RELAY finishers. Food music and fun... are you ready?

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 8th, during The Paavo Nurmi Marathon EXPO.

Register TODAY!

Races

  • The Paavo

    Incl. $6.15 Fee & Running Cap

    Sat 9th August 2025 (7:00AM CDT)

    $86.15

    The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is the longest running marathon in Wisconsin, and will feature local artisan made finisher medals for 2025!
  • The Paavo - VIRTUAL

    Incl. $6.15 Fee & Running Cap

    $86.15

    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!
  • The Paavo Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.95 Fee & Running Cap

    Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $64.95

    ...sweet swag and medals, and you get to sleep in!
  • The Paavo Marathon RELAY

    Incl. $13.35 Fee & Running Cap

    Sat 9th August 2025 (7:00AM CDT)

    $213.35

    Grab some buddies/friends/co-workers and come RUN!
  • The Paavo Handcycle Marathon

    Incl. $4.95 Fee & Running Cap

    Sat 9th August 2025 (6:55AM CDT)

    $64.95

    The Paavo Nurmi Marathon - Hand Cycle Division
  • Paavo Twilight 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & Running Cap

    Fri 8th August 2025 (6:00PM CDT)

    $28.75

    It's just running, right?
  • Paavo Twilight 5K Run/Walk | YOUTH - 12 and YOUNGER ONLY!

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & Running Cap

    Fri 8th August 2025 (6:00PM CDT)

    $23.75

    For kids 12 and younger...

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Location

316 Silver Street, Hurley, 54534, WI, United States

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