Minocqua “No Frills” Marathon

Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-09-06 in Minocqua, WI. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2025-12-15

Race Overview:

SUNDAY, SEPT 6, 2026

The marathon course will be run on the Bearskin trail as an out and back course starting downtown Minocqua and finishing on the trestle in Minocqua.

Registration and packet pickup in person until Saturday, SEPT 5 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and Sunday, Sept 6, from 5:00 am to 7:45 am at the American Legion, downtown Minocqua, 121 W Front St.

Early start at 6:00 am by special arrangement; please check the box on the registration form if you wish to start early.  This is intended only for those that need more time.  No early starters are eligible for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall awards.  We also offer a "super early" start time at 5:00 am by special arrangement only.  Bring a headlamp as it is dark on the trail through the woods!

Special thanks to our Event Sponsors:

 

Start and Finish downtown Minocqua.

The Minocqua No Frills Marathon™ & Half- Marathon keeps it simple and affordable because, at this marathon, it’s all about the race. The race accommodates those who aspire to run their first marathon, as well as veteran runners trying to better their times or qualify for the Boston Marathon (certification # WI22019DM).

Blue Raven's beneficiary partner this year will be the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) 

Race Times
Early Marathon start at 6:00 am by special arrangement; please check the box below

Marathon Start Time:  7:00 am 

Half Marathon Start Time:  7:30 am

5K  8:00 am

Registration and Packet Pick-up

Register and Packet Pickup at the American Legion, Minocqua, WI 54548

Saturday,  SEPT 5:      5:00 – 7:00 PM

Sunday, SEPT 6:       6:00 – 7:45 AM

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