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Northwoods Winter Marathon & Half Marathon

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Duluth, Minnesota, United States

calendar_today 03 Jan, 2026

About the Event

Conquer the heart of a Minnesota winter at the Northwoods Winter Marathon & Half Marathon Championships in Duluth's Lester Park on Saturday, January 3, 2026. This isn't just a race; it's a celebration of frosty endurance, utilizing the city's incredible network of smooth, snow-packed fat bike trails that transform the rugged landscape into a runner's winter wonderland. The course offers a spectacular tour, climbing onto the famed Hawks Ridge trail for breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Superior and the snow-dusted city below. As the premier event in the Duluth Winter Trailrunning Series, it challenges you to become a "Winter Trail Series Survivor" while delivering a uniquely fun, fast, and scenic cold-weather running experience. Embrace the crisp air and incredible camaraderie, knowing your effort is rewarded with hot drinks, warm cheers, and the profound satisfaction of racing in one of the most beautiful winter settings in the Midwest. Lace up your trail shoes for a truly unforgettable championship run where the trail itself is a masterpiece of packed snow and pure Northwoods magic.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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09:30

Marathon

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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09:30

Snowshoe Half Marathon

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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09:30

Snowshoe Marathon

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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09:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Duluth.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -11.5° / -4.8°

wb_sunny -17.3° / -10.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.3 /

water_drop 76.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -11.5° / -4.8°

wb_sunny -17.3° / -10.2°

air 13.3 km/h

water_drop 76.6%

About Duluth

Learn more about the host city, Duluth.

Duluth is a city of about 86,000 people (2018) in northern Minnesota. It is one of the most scenic cities in the Midwest. Duluth has a thriving tourism industry, with antique shops, excellent restaurants, cozy inns, and scenic views of the lake. There is a ski resort inside city limits.