A marathon like no other...located on the beautiful wilderness roads around Ely, Minnesota. Join us for a nice run alongside the lakes, on the dirt roads, with the wildlife and amongst the beautiful fall colors. The cooler fall temps can make for perfect running weather and there's a lot of things to do and explore in the Ely area.
RACE DAY INFORMATION:
FULL MARATHON
NATURE'S MARATHON - Begin on the North Arm of Burntside Lake and turn onto the historic Echo Trail. Coast toward Shagawa Lake on this challenging and beautiful course. A slight detour through charismatic Winton puts you close to a quick loop around Miner's Lake and finish in downtown Ely.Take in Ely and the surrounding wilderness on this superb fall run.
The Ely Marathon will begin at 7:30AM.
HALF MARATHON
The half marathon will take place on the full marathon route, highlighting the views of Shagawa Lake, Miner's Lake, Winton and ending in historic Ely.
Reserve your spot for the "4000ish rod portage".
RACE START
The Highland Bank Half Marathon will begin at 8:00AM.
AWARDS
All finishers will receive a finishers shirt and medal.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers, as well as the following age categories:
Male and Female: <19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70<
MARATHON NOT CHALLENGING ENOUGH FOR YOU?
PORTAGE A CANOE!
FULL MARATHON
Racers will start and run the same course as the full marathon. Must be able to finish within 6.5 hours.
HALF MARATHON
Racers will start and run the same course as the half marathon. Must be able to finish within 6.5 hours.
RELAYS
Racers will start and run the same course as the full or half marathon. Must be able to finish within 6.5 hours.
Teams made up of 2-7 people.
CANOES
A canoe used for the Ely Marathon or Highland Bank Half Marathon must be a traditional canoe designed to be paddled by one or two people, commonly used for extended time in the BWCA. Kayaks, models, plastic, inflatable and cardboard are not allowed. An 18 pound minimum (Weight of the lightest commercially made canoe) will be instituted. Canoes are subject to inspection and measurement at the start and/or finish lines.
KIDS MARATHON
Dorothy's Rootbeer Run - Children's Marathon
The Ely Marathon is working hard to instill the joy of running in children!
All we ask is that children run 25 miles at some point prior to race day. On race day, they will complete the final 1.2 miles of the course.
The children's race will begin at 8:45 AM on Sheridan Street, between 13th and 14th Ave East.
Race packets for the racers can be picked up Friday, September 20th between 12-10:00 PM at Whiteside Park, or at the start line on Saturday morning. You may drop your child off at the start line, however keep in mind that road closures, including Sheridan will be in affect!
Please note that it will be possible to watch the kids start their race and then walk over to the finish line at Whiteside Park to see them finish!
Finishers will receive the Ely Marathon medal, bottle of Dorothy Molter Root Beer and finishers shirt.
There will be additional awards for the top 3 male and female finishers.
This race is in coordination with the Dorothy Molter Museum.
Race Fee: Starts from $20
