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Distance: 13.4 km from Manitowish WatersSat, Aug 01, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
August 1st, 2026 - Join us for the second annual Loon Ride at the Mercer Bike Fest.
ICORE (Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts) announces the inaugural Mercer Bike Fest and Loon Ride. The event supports our fund raising efforts to expand the current Mercer bike trail from Carow Park along Hwy J to WinMan Trails ultimately completing a 26 mile loop of Mercer and Manitowish Waters as part of the Heart of Vilas County trail system. In previous years this ride was known as Lupine Junefest. The volunteers who created and supported that ride did a wonderful job of building the foundation for the trail expansion project. We are proud to take up the cause. Please note: moving forward if you choose to ride and E-bike only class 1, those without throttles, are allowed for safety reasons.
Join us in our efforts by riding a 7, 24, or 50 mile route starting and ending at Carow Park on the shores of beautiful Grand Portage Lake. When you return to Carow Park stay with us for music, food and raffles. Cool off with a swim in the lake! Registration fee includes shirt, swag bag, beverage and lunch. Kids 10 and under ride FREE* when accompanied by a paid adult and do not need to register online. Kid friendly activities at the park after the ride.
For more about the Mercer bike trails and how you can play a part in completing the loop click here. This event also kicks off the week of Loon Days with the annual Loon Day Art and Craft fair on Saturday August 5th with over 250 vendors. Loon Day has been a Mercer tradition for over 45 years!
*Free riders are not eligible for T-shirt, lunch or swag bag.
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Distance: 43.9 km from Manitowish WatersFri, Aug 07, 2026 at 5:30 PMSee full details
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 verified course but is no longer a BQ this year*. We're debuting and even safer and special course for you that takes you along roads you can't access outside the race, past the only standing mine headframe in Wisconsin, and down shady groves of pines. With 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!
*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.
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Distance: 30.6 km from Manitowish WatersSun, Sep 06, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
SUNDAY, SEPT 6, 2026
The marathon course will be run on the Bearskin trail as an out and back course starting downtown Minocqua and finishing on the trestle in Minocqua.
Registration and packet pickup in person until Saturday, SEPT 5 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and Sunday, Sept 6, from 5:00 am to 7:45 am at the American Legion, downtown Minocqua, 121 W Front St.
Early start at 6:00 am by special arrangement; please check the box on the registration form if you wish to start early. This is intended only for those that need more time. No early starters are eligible for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall awards. We also offer a "super early" start time at 5:00 am by special arrangement only. Bring a headlamp as it is dark on the trail through the woods!
Special thanks to our Event Sponsors:
Start and Finish downtown Minocqua.
The Minocqua No Frills Marathon™ & Half- Marathon keeps it simple and affordable because, at this marathon, it’s all about the race. The race accommodates those who aspire to run their first marathon, as well as veteran runners trying to better their times or qualify for the Boston Marathon (certification # WI22019DM).
Blue Raven's beneficiary partner this year will be the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)
Race Times
Early Marathon start at 6:00 am by special arrangement; please check the box below
Marathon Start Time: 7:00 am
Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 am
5K 8:00 am
Registration and Packet Pick-up
Register and Packet Pickup at the American Legion, Minocqua, WI 54548
Saturday, SEPT 5: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Sunday, SEPT 6: 6:00 - 7:45 AM
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Distance: 29.9 km from Manitowish WatersSat, Sep 26, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
The Lakeland Rotary's Annual Rump Roast Run in beautiful, Minocqua WI goes back to our roots so to speak...both the 5k and 10k courses will begin again in downtown Minocqua and finish at the trestle at the entrance to the Bearskin State Trail. . The course hugs the shore of beautiful Lake Minocqua and both courses give way to wooded lanes that lead eventually to the Bearskin Trail. A children's 1-mile race rounds out the events and an awards ceremony caps off the morning with cow bells for the winners and a large beef roast(s) for the top male and female finishers in each race.
AFTER THE RACE, stay and enjoy Beef-A-Rama one of Wisconsin's wackier food festivals, including merchants roasting beef, beer gardens, and live bands. TAKE YOUR BIB to the Rotary Beer Garden and receive a FREE beverage after the race. Must be 21 or older to redeem for an alcoholic beverage.
IN PERSON REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP: Friday from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and Saturday form 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. at the American Legion, 121 Front Street, directly across the street from the Minocqua Post Office.
Calf Mile: $15. This is a 1 Mile race for ages 10 and under. Starting line is at the Bearskin Trail Head on the Island. Look for the cow. Warm up and instruction at 8:15 a.m. Race Start at 8:30 a.m.
5K Run: This is just over 5K run/walk. Starting line is on Hwy 51 at the stop lights and Veterans Park on the Island. The course runs North on 51 along the Minocqua lakeshore, continuing down Lakeview Dr to a Left onto Old Hwy 70 Rd to a Left on Dr. Pink Dr to a Left onto the Bearskin Trail across the trestle over Lake Minocqua to the finish. Warm up is at 8:45 a.m. Start is at 9:00 a.m. Student Rates for 19 & Under
10K Run:. This is a 10K run that takes off with and follows the 5K course until you get to the Bearskin Trail. 10K runners turn right onto the Bearskin Trail to run the trail through the scenic wetlands and woods between Lake Minocqua and Lake Kawaguesaga to Baker Lake Rd where they turn around and return down the trail across the trestle to the finish. Warm up is at 8:45 a.m. Start is at 9:00 a.m. Student rates for 19 & Under.
Awards Ceremony: Will take place starting at 10:00 a.m. 1st place overall male and female in each race will receive a beef roast. Top 3 male and female in each category will receive a gold, silver, or copper cow bell:
Age Groups:
5K/10K
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Overall
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Under 14
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14-19
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20-29
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30-39
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40-49
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50-59
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60-69
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70-79
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80 and older
Calf Run
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Overall
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9-10
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7-8
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5-6
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Under 5
We're sorry, but we are unable to hold your award for pick up or delivery after the awards ceremony.
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Distance: 30.5 km from Manitowish WatersSat, Oct 03, 2026 at 3:00 PMSee full details
The Minocqua Professional Police Association (MPPA) is hosting a Run with the Cops 5K. All proceeds will go to our non-profit association which helps fund several causes including our Shop-with-a-Cop program, helping families in need, and sponsoring school baseball teams. The goal of the MPPA is to not only host an event to support the community but to host a fun and relaxed event to create relationships between our local police and the community. Lastly, we will be bringing back the cops and robbers theme, so put on your best costume!
The 5K run or walk will take place October 3rd, 2026 beginning at 3:00pm. Day-of-registration will be available starting at 2:00pm. The cost of the run will be $30. Ages 12 and under can register for free. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers.
Run with the Cops 5K will take place and start at the Bearskin Trestle as an out and back course on the Bearskin Trail.
RACE FEES
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Kids race: 12& under: FREE
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13 & Older: $30
RACE TIMES
The timed 5K Run/Walk will begin at 3:00pm
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP
Registration opens at 2:00pm at Torpy Park.
AWARDS
1st, 2nd & 3rd place overall Male and Female will receive a medal
There are no age group awards this year.
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