Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon
Virginia, United States of America · Saturday 14 August 2027
A first of its kind half marathon in the quad city areas of Northern Minnesota s Iron Range. The race will start with participants meeting at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia, Minnesota the morning of August 15th. Busses will transport participants to the Mesabi Trail headquarters in Eveleth, Minnesota. The race starts in Eveleth at the trail head and continues through the beautiful North woods from Eveleth through Gilbert and into Virginia on the Mesabi Trail, including the iconic Thomas Rukavina Memorial bridge (the highest bridge in Minnesota) ending at the ITMEC. For more race details check out ironrangehalfmarathon.com To receive a race t-shirt, you must be registered by July 31st! Awards: Official results and age division awards will be based on your Chip time. Age Divisions are as follows: 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99 Friday evening will be our second year of our 5k event! The race will begin and end at the iron trail event center, and it will be a timed event with the same age divisions. Come join us for some fun to kick off the big half marathon weekend! August 14th FREE kids run starts at 5pm and 5k will be at 6pm at Iron Trail Motors Event Center.
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1:38:58
Time difference: -6.0 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
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Weather Forecast
High16°C
Low3°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon?
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Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Virginia, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 14 August 2027. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total climbing, with its high point near 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 0m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for August, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 3°C to 16°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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