Upcoming Events

Marathon and Half Marathon VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

VOLUNTEER FOR EITHER OR BOTH MARATHONS 

We need Water Station Volunteers to make these events successful in our community.

Northwoods Escape Marathon 5-26-2024   Sunday before Memorial Day.   

No Frills Marathon 9-1-2024.   Sunday before Labor Day. 

Both events are out and back events starting and finishing downtown Minocqua

Cheer on the participants as they run past your aid station

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Blue Raven Race Production Company, LLC.

Thank you for signing up to volunteer to man the Water Stations for the Minocqua No Frills Marathon. Select the water station with the arrival and departure time that fits your schedule. The location is identified with each selection.

Volunteers will receive a complimentary T-Shirt for up to 2 per water station. T-shirts may be picked up at the American Legion Saturday night during registration. You can sign up with your shirt size or register with "I don't want a t-shirt."

Volunteers provide water and Gatorade to runners as they pass their location. Water stations volunteers work 3-6 hours on the trail and are eligible for an event t-shirt. Runners, sign up your family. It's easy and entertaining.

Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. The tables, chairs, garbage can, garbage bags, water, and Gatorade will be delivered to each water station Saturday evening. Instructions for the water station are provided below and will be included in your confirmation email.

NOTE: Some of the water stations will have a RELAY Team transition, and one will be the start of the Half Marathon.

Thank you for considering signing up to volunteer to man the Water Stations for the Minocqua No Frills Marathon. Select the water station with the arrival and departure time that fits your schedule. The location is identified with each selection.

Volunteers will receive a complimentary T-Shirt for up to 2 per water station. T-shirts may be picked up at the American Legion Saturday night during registration. You can sign up with your shirt size or register with "I don't want a t-shirt."

Volunteers provide water and Gatorade to runners as they pass their location. Water stations volunteers work 3-6 hours on the trail and are eligible for an event t-shirt. Runners, sign up your family. It's easy and entertaining.

Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. The tables, chairs, garbage can, garbage bags, water, and Gatorade will be delivered to each water station Saturday evening. Instructions for the water station are provided below and will be included in your confirmation email.

NOTE: Some of the water stations will have a RELAY Team transition, and one will be the start of the Half Marathon.

Some water stations will have gummy candies.  Put a few pieces in a cup for the participants.  Do not use up all the cups for gummies as water and Gatorade are the priority.

Water stations will have Gatorade and water in bulk coolers or in a case of bottles, please fill a cups 2/3 full and offer it to runners as they pass by.  You may dilute the Gatorade with water if you think you will run short of Gatorade.

Place your trash can a short distance down from your water table. Keep your area clean and pick up all trash before you leave.

Fold your table and chairs up and place the trash bag nearby. There will be a sweeping crew coming by to pick it up. Make it easy for them.

If you are able to return the table, chairs, and other equipment to the finish line, please do so as it saves other volunteers time in collecting the equipment when the race is over.

Check the weather. A jacket or rain gear or sun screen protection may be useful. Also, the water stations are located on a wooded trail. A cap and bug spray may prove valuable depending upon weather conditions.  

Marathon Early Start 6:00 AM

Marathon Start Time: 7:00 AM

Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 AM

5K   8:00 AM

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Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon

The event is an out and back on the Bearskin trail from Minocqua.

SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2024

Memorial Day Weekend

Sponsored by the Incrediblebank

BOSTON MARATHON CERTIFIED

Race Times

Marathon Start Time: 7:00 am (early start available at 6:00 am)

Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 am

5k Start Time: 8:00 am

All races start and finish in Bearskin park near the trestle downtown Minocqua.

Check in will be held at the American Legion, downtown Minocqua, 121 W Front St.  

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Online registration closes at 12:00 PM (NOON) on Thursday, May 25. Only those that preregister online are guaranteed a shirt.

Register and packet pickup in person until Saturday, May 27 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm and Sunday, May 28, from 5:00 am to 7:00 am at the American Legion, downtown Minocqua, 121 W Front St.

Northwoods Escape Marathon Paper Registration

Please include your expected finish time.

Included in Registration:

There will be 12 Aid Stations on the course plus the Finish.  The course aid stations will have water and Gatorade.   The finish line will have snacks, water, Gatorade, and beer.

All events start and finish at the Bearskin Trailhead Park downtown Minocqua.

The 5K will start at 9:00 and end crossing the trestle in Bearskin Park.

Event Description

The marathon and half marathon courses will be and out and back run on the Bearskin trail beginning and ending in Minocqua at Bearskin Park. The course is certified for the Boston Marathon (ID # WI22019DM) by an authorized Boston Marathon certifying agency. The race will start with a gun start so everyone has the same starting times. 

All races are out and back from the Bearskin Park near the trestle.  

Marathon:  7:00 am  (early start at 6:00 am is available)

Half Marathon:  7:30 am

5K:  8:00 am

Packet Pickup and registration:  

American Legion - Saturday 5:00 - 7:00 pm; Sunday 6:00 - 7:45 am

Blue Raven's beneficiary partner this year will be the Lakeland Hawks Ice Hockey Association.  The Lakeland Hawks ice hockey program is a very successful youth hockey program in the Minocqua area.

ON PACE RACE will again be on the course to set the pace for your skill and ability level.  Look for their banner at the start of the Marathon and Half Marathon and connect with a pacer that will run at your skill level. 

 

Awards:

Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K - Overall Male and Female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

There are no age group awards for this event.  Relay participants all receive an event medal.

All marathon and half marathon participants receive a medal for finishing the event.

Looking for lodging? There are 4 hotels located downtown Minocqua.
 
AmericInn +17153563730
Best Western +17153561800
Aqua Aire motel +17153563433
The Pointe Hotel & Suites +17153564431
 

Sign up to Volunteer for a water station by location and estimated time below.

VOLUNTEER FOR A WATER STATION

This is an out and back event starting from the Bearskin Trailhead Park downtown Minocqua.  

All events start and finish over the trestle.

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No Frills Marathon and Half Marathon 9-1-2024

Sponsored by Incredible Bank

The No Frills Marathon is an out and back run in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin passing lakes and marshes, crossing old wood bridges, and remain in the company of mature pines lining the route.  The Marathon and Half Marathon will be starting and finishing at the Bearskin Park trestle, downtown Minocqua

It's the Sunday before Labor Day. 

Please include your expected finish time.

THE COURSE HAS BEEN RE-CERTIFIED FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON ( WI22019DM)

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Online registration closes at 11:59 PM on Thursday, Aug 31. Only those that register online are guaranteed a shirt.

Register and packet pickup in person until Saturday, Sept 2 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm and Sunday, Sept 3, from 5:00 am to 7:00 am at the American Legion, downtown Minocqua, 121 W Front St.  

No Frills Marathon Paper Registration

Please include your expected finish time.

Included in Registration:

There will be 13 Aid Stations on the course plus the Finish.  The course aid stations will have water and Gatorade.   The finish line will have snacks, water, Gatorade, and beer.

Starting and finishing downtown Minocqua just steps away from the American Legion.

NO FRILLS MARATHON

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Race Times

Marathon Start Time:  7:00 am

Half Marathon Start Time:  7:30 am

NEW  5K:  8:00 am  

PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE:

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, Aug 31 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and Sunday, Sept 1, from 5:00 am to 7:00 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.  

No buses required.  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 Lakeland Hawks Ice Hockey Association.  The Lakeland Hawks ice hockey program is a very successful youth hockey program in the Minocqua area.

ON PACE RACE will again be on the course to set the pace for your skill and ability level.  Look for their banner at the start of the Marathon and Half Marathon.   

 

Awards:

Marathon and Half Marathon Overall Male and Female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in larger gold, silver and bronze colored metal. 

Relay participants all receive a finishing medal.

There are no age group awards for this event.

All marathon and half marathon participants receive a medal for finishing the event.

Looking for lodging? There are 4 hotels located downtown Minocqua.
 
AmericInn +17153563730
Best Western +17153561800
Aqua Aire motel +17153563433
The Pointe Hotel & Suites +17153564431
 

Cheer on the participants as they pass by your aid station.


Run with the Cops July 21, 2023

Race starts at 9:00 am at Torpy Park

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ONLINE REGISTRATION BELOW.

Run with the Cops Online Registration

EVENT DETAILS:

The Minocqua Professional Police Association (MPPA) is hosting the 3rd annual Run with the Cops 5k. All proceeds will go to our non-profit association which helps fund several causes including our shop-with-a-cop program, helping families in need, donating to the Torch Run of Wisconsin and sponsoring school baseball teams. The goal of the MPPA is to not only host an event to support the community but to host a fun and relaxed event to create relationships with the community.

This year's theme will be to dress Hawaiian in hopes of the nice, warm weather coming!

The 5k run or walk will take place July 22, 2023 beginning at 9:00am. Day of registration will be available starting at 8:00am. The cost of the run will be $30 if pre-registered before July 1st, 2023. Pre-register by July 1st to get a shirt guaranteed in your size. Day of registration will be $35. Ages 12 and under can register for free. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers.

Run with the Cops 5k will take place and start at the Torpy Park Pavilion in Minocqua, WI.

Awards:

OVERALL WINNERS – Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female win Overall Medals

Run with the Cops 5k will take place and start at the Torpy Park Pavilion in Minocqua, WI.  The route takes you around Lake Minocqua and finishes back at Torpy Park.