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Minocqua No Frills Marathon

Minocqua, WI
Sunday, September 6, 2026


  5 Stars from 3 Reviews

Course Description
The Minocqua No Frills Marathon is an out-and-back course run twice starting and ending at the Bearskin Park trestle, downtown Minocqua. The course is run on the gravel Bearskin Trail through the Northwoods of Wisconsin passing lakes and marshes, crossing old wood bridges, and in the company of mature pines lining the route.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, September 6, 2026
2025: Sunday, August 31, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Mostly on Trails

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 60°F (15°C)
Average High: 72°F (22°C)
Average Low: 48° F (8°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 96.19
Course Score: 97.26

Race Size

2025: 59 Finishers
2024: 58 Finishers
2023: 44 Finishers
2022: 55 Finishers
2021: 64 Finishers
2020: 149 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2025: 6.8%
2024: 15.5%
2023: 6.8%
2022: 14.6%
2021: 14.1%
2020: 15.4%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

2026 Race Day Weather Forecast


Race Day Temperatures

 High: 86°F  (30°C)
Low: 61°F  (16°C)

Race Start Conditions

 70°F  (21°C)

Overcast
SW 5 mph 

PR Score
(Normal Score)

 92.02
(96.19)

Course Score

 97.26

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. You may need to adjust your time goal, especially if you are not acclimated to higher temperatures and/or humidity.




Minocqua No Frills Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Minocqua No Frills Marathon was the 448th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 440th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 6.8% of Minocqua No Frills Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 15.5% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Minocqua No Frills Marathon ranked 217th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 79th in 2024. In Wisconsin, it ranked 16th in 2025 and 2nd in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Minocqua No Frills Marathon has a Course Score of 97.26, ranking it as the 395th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 18th fastest marathon course in Wisconsin.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Minocqua No Frills Marathon a PR Score of 96.19. The PR Score ranks the Minocqua No Frills Marathon as the 395th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 17th best marathon for a PR in Wisconsin.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Minocqua No Frills Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Wisconsin for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Minocqua No Frills Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed395th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 18th fastest marathon course in Wisconsin
Top 85% Nationally#18 of 18 in Wisconsin
PR Potential395th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 17th best marathon for a PR in Wisconsin
Top 85% Nationally#17 of 18 in Wisconsin
Boston Qualifier Rate217th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 16th highest BQ percentage in Wisconsin
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 46% Nationally#16 of 21 in Wisconsin
Race Size448th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 19th largest marathon in Wisconsin
Based on 2025 results
Top 76% Nationally#19 of 25 in Wisconsin

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 1698 feet (517m)
Min Elevation: 1516 feet (462m)

Elevation Gain: 1163 feet (354m)
Elevation Loss: 1163 feet (354m)


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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 3 reviews
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The perfect marathon

Full Review:

Small Up North Wisconsin marathon. Boston Qualifier, and although most of this is on the Bearskin State Trail, don't let that scare you, this isn't a "trail run". It's flat, and compact ground, taking away the pounding your legs would endure if you were running on the roads the whole time. Footing was perfect. Shaded almost the whole time.

Race Tips:

Flat course. Great footing. Perfect Boston Qualifier course. I will without question be doing this race in the future.
Reviewed by Sean R. About 2019

Ideal Marathon in Every Way

Full Review:

Though this race is small, that's what makes it perfect. Up north Wisconsin, 20 miles on a perfect trail through the woods/lakes of up north Wisconsin. The trail surface isn't too soft, but soft enough to not destroy your legs like asphalt would. Had perfect footing the whole time. Shaded majority of the race, cool temps. Ample water/food stops, and it was nice being able to have the half marathoners to pass/catch in the later stages of the marathon (small enough race where congestion is no problem whatsoever).

Qualified for Boston, and will be doing this race in the future without question.

Race Tips:

Pretty flat course, soft ground (not too soft), the granite/limestone ground is compact enough for great footing.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

qThe shuttle service from downtown Minocqua to the start line is great.
Reviewed by Sean About 2019

Beautiful & fast marathon

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Reviewed by RC About 2017