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Paavo Marathon

Hurley, WI
Saturday, August 8, 2026


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Course Description
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is Wisconsin's longest running marathon. The course travels through forests and fields, along rivers and lakes, numerous hills and elevation changes.

The course starts in the village of Upson and ends on Hurley's Silver Street.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, August 8, 2026
2025: Saturday, August 9, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 62°F (16°C)
Average High: 72°F (22°C)
Average Low: 52° F (11°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: N/A
Course Score: N/A


Race Size

2025: 76 Finishers
2024: 90 Finishers
2023: 73 Finishers
2022: 31 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: N/A
2024: 10%
2023: 12.3%
2022: 6.5%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 3 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 68°F  (20°C)
Low: 56°F  (13°C)

Race Start Conditions

61°F  (16°C)
Humidity: 92%

Overcast
S 9 mph

PR Score

95.34

Course Score

98.12









Paavo Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Paavo Marathon was the 423rd largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 369th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2024, 10% of Paavo Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Paavo Marathon ranked 166th among marathons in the U.S. in 2024. In Wisconsin, it ranked 11th in 2024.





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