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2026 Ely Marathon Weekend

Expected Race Date

~Sep 2026

Date not yet announced — this is when the race usually runs.

Location

Ely, MN

Standout71

Quick facts

Date
around September 2026 (expected)
Location
Ely, Minnesota
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Logistics

Race Day

around September 2026 (expected)

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Ely, MN

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Standout71
Methodology
Heritage20/20

10 years running

Size12/15

~233 finishers a year

Momentum4/5

shrinking

Loyalty20/20

34% returning runners

Course & details0/15

limited extras

National draw7/10

runners from 15 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:24:27

Weather5/10

typical high 69°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

53°

Afternoon (High)

69°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

74%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the 2026 Ely Marathon Weekend?

The 2026 Ely Marathon Weekend hasn't announced its next date yet, but it typically takes place around September 2026 (expected).

Where does the 2026 Ely Marathon Weekend take place?

It takes place in Ely, Minnesota.

What distances does the 2026 Ely Marathon Weekend offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the 2026 Ely Marathon Weekend course flat and good for a PR?

The 2026 Ely Marathon Weekend is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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