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Mid-August · Midwest · Point-to-Point

Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More

Hurley, WI

Event: Paavo Nurmi Marathon

Registration opens on the organizer's site

Typical start temp
58°F(estimated)
Field size
~400 runners(estimated)
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A point-to-point course around Hurley, WI, with steady rollers that reward even pacing.

Good fit if

  • · Runners who want a low-key start

Think twice if

  • · You want crowds and on-course energy

Course and logistics

Course type
Point-to-Point
Surface
Road
Total gain
600 ft(estimated)
Total loss
600 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~400 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$45(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Saturday
Start / finish
Start and finish in different locations

Race details

Typical timing
Mid-August
Next confirmed date
Saturday, August 14, 2027
Registration
Open now
Region
Midwest
Editorial tier
Recommended
Prestige
6.0/10(estimated)
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Event: Paavo Nurmi Marathon

Good to know

  • Point-to-point
  • Easy entry

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
58°F(estimated)
By midday
69°F(estimated)
Dew point
51°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 58°F good conditions.

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