Paavo Nurmi Marathon-Half-Relay

The history of the Paavo is one of pride, strength and dedication of both runners and volunteers, and the love of a network of communities for the area’s longest running event. The 2024 Paavo Nurmi Marathon will be the 54th edition, making it the longest running marathon in Wisconsin!

Come join us!

The Paavo is a point-to-point marathon in Northern Iron County, Wisconsin, always the 2nd Saturday in August.

The Paavo Nurmi Marathon runs on a certified course which is a Boston Marathon/NYC Marathon qualifying event.

...also offering a half marathon, marathon RELAY and Twilight 5K Run/Walk.