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Paavo Nurmi Marathon
Paavo Nurmi Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Hurley, Wisconsin. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, August 14, 2027. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- August 14, 2027
- Location
- Hurley, WI
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, August 14, 2027
- Location
- Hurley, Wisconsin
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Rolling, ~600 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- thepaavo.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Paavo Nurmi Marathon
Wisconsin's longest-running marathon, held every August in the northwoods town of Hurley.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- Wisconsin's longest-running marathon, held every August in the northwoods town of Hurley.
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Paavo Nurmi Marathon: common questions
- When is the Paavo Nurmi Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, August 14, 2027.
- Where is the Paavo Nurmi Marathon held?
- In Hurley, Wisconsin.
- What distances does the Paavo Nurmi Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Paavo Nurmi Marathon?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Paavo Nurmi Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Paavo Nurmi Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Paavo Nurmi Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Paavo Nurmi Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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