The Paavo Marathon | Half | Relay | And More
- Date Fri 7th August 2026 - Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 5:30PM CDT
- Location Hurley, Wisconsin
- Price $22.20 - $186.50
- Races 7 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km
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Event summary
As the longest-running marathon in Wisconsin, the Paavo Nurmi Marathon promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with food, music, and community spirit. All finishers of the marathon, half marathon, and relay will receive custom wooden medals crafted by local artisans, making this event a perfect blend of sport and local culture. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a legacy; register today and experience the heart and history of this remarkable marathon weekend!
Organiser's Description
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.
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*In the interest in safety and enjoyment, the course has been changed due to increased traffic on 77 from State Highway 2 reroute, and a road closure for a bridge outage on route 122.
Races
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The Paavo
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Running Cap
Sat 8th August 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$75.20
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. $5.20 Fee & Running Cap
$75.20
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. $4.00 Fee & Running Cap
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$54.00
...sweet swag and medals, and you get to sleep in! -
The Paavo Marathon RELAY
Incl. $11.50 Fee & Running Cap
Sat 8th August 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$186.50
Grab some buddies/friends/co-workers and come RUN! -
The Paavo Handcycle Marathon
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Running Cap
Sat 8th August 2026 (7:25AM CDT)
$59.30
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon - Hand Cycle Division -
Paavo Twilight 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Running Cap
Fri 7th August 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$27.50
It's just running, right? -
Paavo Twilight 5K Run/Walk | YOUTH - 12 and YOUNGER ONLY!
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Running Cap
Fri 7th August 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$22.20
For kids 12 and younger...
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