Northwoods Marathon & Half Marathon
Lakeside/Lester Park, United States • 3 Jan 2026
Event overview
The Northwoods Winter Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Championships is a winter trail running event in Duluth, MN. It is part of the Duluth Winter Trailrunning Series, a set of four races held on packed fat bike trails across the city. The event uses trails in Lester Park and Hawks Ridge, with routes that include elevated sections that provide views of the city and Lake Superior. Two races in the series include both snowshoe and trail running ("no shoe") divisions.
Race details
Distances offered include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Snowshoe Marathon
- Snowshoe Half Marathon
The series also includes races at Chester Park, a 10K at Hartley Park, and a separate Frozen 4 Hour event in Lester Park. Runners who complete all four races in the series receive a special award. The event location is listed as 2940 Seven Bridges Rd, Duluth, MN. Registration closes on Fri, Jan 2 at 11:59 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.