The Paavo Marathon | Half | Relay | And More
Friday, August 7, 2026
Hurley, Wisconsin
The Experience
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, and this year the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce is handling ALL the details for the race INCLUDING assuring all runners that the course is a Boston Marathon Qualified Course!!!
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is the longest running marathon in Wisconsin, with 2026 being our 56th year.
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!
*We are waiting verification from our Iron County Highway Department of any scheduled road construction and will announce this year's course ASAP!!
Race Details
Race Day
Friday, August 7, 2026 · 8/8/2026 08:30
Start Location
316 Silver Street, Hurley, WI 54534
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Running Cap
Registration
Register online — $45
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:14:07
10:14/mi pace
1:27:30
6:41/mi pace
90
60% female · 40% male
12 states
Avg age: 46
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:58:23
Top 25%
2:45:55
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
76°F
☽
Avg Low
59°F
☂
Precip
0.11 in
🍃
Wind
10.6 mph
More races in Wisconsin
The Experience
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, and this year the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce is handling ALL the details for the race INCLUDING assuring all runners that the course is a Boston Marathon Qualified Course!!!
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is the longest running marathon in Wisconsin, with 2026 being our 56th year.
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!
*We are waiting verification from our Iron County Highway Department of any scheduled road construction and will announce this year's course ASAP!!
Race Details
Race Day
Friday, August 7, 2026 · 8/8/2026 08:30
Start Location
316 Silver Street, Hurley, WI 54534
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Running Cap
Registration
Register online — $45
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:14:07
10:14/mi pace
1:27:30
6:41/mi pace
90
60% female · 40% male
12 states
Avg age: 46
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:58:23
Top 25%
2:45:55
Top 75%