<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Run the shores of Lake Bemidji, through Lake Bemidji State Park and Bemidji State University, and then past Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in the First City on the Mississippi!</strong></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><em>Full Marathon, 26K Lake Loop, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Fun Runs</em></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">​​​NO Same-day Registration - Pre-registration is Required</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Deadline to Register: 10/10/24, 11:59pm</em></strong><br /><br />​ALL participants receive a shirt, a medal, and a free 10oz. BEER ​from Bemidji Brewing ​in ​downtown Bemidji!! <strong>(Shirt SIZES are NOT Guaranteed)</strong></h3>

Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2024 Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon, held   on October 12, surpassed last year's economic impact to Bemidji with a record-breaking number of participants.

Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon Sets New Record for Participation

Post-Race Review/ Results

Benjamin Drexler won the 2024 Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon in 2:38:22 while Ellyssa Peterson won the women's race in 2:54:31.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results