Ely Marathon

The event is a marathon held in Ely, Minnesota, recognized as a USATF-certified and Boston Marathon qualifying race. The course begins on the North Arm of Burntside Lake, follows the historic Echo Trail, passes near Shagawa Lake, and features a brief loop around Miner's Lake before ending in downtown Ely. This route takes participants through north woods landscapes typical of northern Minnesota.\n\nThe course is characterized by rolling hills and is considered challenging and scenic, with elevat