Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon
Bemidji, United States of America · Sunday 1 August 2027
The Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon is an annual road race held in Bemidji, Minnesota, established in 2013. The event is scheduled in October, taking advantage of the autumn season when the surrounding forests typically display vibrant fall colors. The marathon course is 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and is certified by USATF, making it eligible as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The route utilizes both paved roads and paved bike trails, with approximately half of each, and is described as fairly flat overall.
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Adjusted Time
4:43:53
Time difference: +43.9 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain122m
Elevation High429m
Elevation Low409m
Weather Forecast
High27°C
Low15°C
Chance of Rain2%
How hard is Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 93% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon plays about 44 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #86 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #36 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:34:15 | +34:15 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:09:10 | +39:10 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:43:53 | +43:53 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:18:29 | +48:29 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:53:01 | +53:01 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:27:31 | +57:31 |
| 6:00:00 | 7:02:00 | +1:02:00 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon is a full marathon held in Bemidji, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 1 August 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 122m of total climbing, with its high point near 429m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 122m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for August, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 15°C and 27°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance on race day. There is a low chance of rain (2%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
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