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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon

A Paul Bunyan-themed race weekend that loops Lake Bemidji on the Paul Bunyan Trail and runs past the giant Paul and Babe the Blue Ox statues.

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Novelty course · Bemidji, MN

Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Bemidji, Minnesota, with verified dates from October 9 through October 10, 2026.

ConfirmedFamily friendly
When
Oct 9–10, 2026
Start 8:30 AM (marathon, Saturday)
Second weekend of October
Where
The Sanford Center
1111 Event Center Drive NE
Bemidji, MN 56601 · Beltrami
Directions
Entry
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Organized by
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon
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What to expect

  • Paul Bunyan Trail
  • Paul Bunyan and Babe statues
  • lake loop
  • fall colors

2026 Confirmed

October 9-10, 2026

  • Oct 9–10, 2026

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

Friday 5K/10K and kids runs, then a Saturday full marathon, 26K lake loop and half, all finishing at the Sanford Center.

The run

Distances
Marathon, 26K, Half marathon, 10K, 5K, Unified 2K, Kids runs
Season
Fall
Swag
Long-sleeve tech shirt and medal
Field
Marathon capped at 300; half at 525

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.