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Northwoods Marathon & Half Marathon

Lakeside/Lester Park, United States • 3 Jan 2026

Northwoods Winter Marathon and Half Marathon Championships take place in Duluth, Minnesota, as part of the Duluth Winter Trailrunning Series. Runners traverse the fat bike trail network in Lester Park, with the Hawks Ridge fat bike trail offering dramatic high-elevation views of the City and Lake Superior. Distances offered are a full marathon and a half marathon, run on groomed winter surfaces designed for snowy conditions. The event emphasizes a winter trail-running atmosphere—challenging terrain, scenic overlooks, and a unique winter racing experience on Duluth’s celebrated snowy trails. Participants can expect winter conditions and Duluth's scenic vistas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Lakeside/Lester Park

Race information

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42 km
Marathon
42 km
Snowshoe Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
21 km
Snowshoe Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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