Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon

Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon An exceptional marathon weekend that harnesses the beautiful sights and views around the lakes of Bemidji, Minnesota.
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LIKE this page for race planning/training updates. Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 26K Lake Loop, 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Runs! The Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon weekend is a fun packed weekend for friends and family to enjoy. Whether you’re up to the challenge of a marathon, or training for your first 5K, this will be a race for you that you won’t want to miss. Bemidji is an action packed tourist town fro

m Memorial Day to Labor Day and we appreciate all our friends and visitors that call Bemidji their summer home. An October race will offer a chance for these friends to return to Bemidji and enjoy our beautiful fall colors along the lake shore that peek the beginning of the month. A fall race also provides more ideal running temperatures and less chance of rain. Yes- it might snow, but hey, we run in snow 6 months of the year here. The name Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon pays tribute to Paul Bunyan’s faithful friend that has graced the shore of Lake Bemidji for 75 years. We needed a unique name that catches attention from runners across the country. We discussed many names including some that revolved around “first city on the Mississippi,” and Paul Bunyan. We choose Blue Ox to avoid confusion with other towns that claim Paul Bunyan and with Paul Bunyan Triathlon.

06/14/2026

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Free Park Day!!
06/13/2026

Free Park Day!!

It's Free Park Day! 🗺🌲

We're celebrating National Get Outdoors Day today with free entrance into all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas! No vehicle entry permit is needed today, so take this opportunity to unplug and enjoy the trails.

Use the map below to find your next state park adventure—or head to mndnr.gov/state_parks/map.html for an interactive map of all state parks and recreation areas!

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06/12/2026

Free Park Day is this Saturday, June 13, 2026!

Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day this Saturday by visiting a Minnesota state park or recreation area. On Saturday, all Minnesota state park or recreation areas are free to enter, all day, no vehicle entry permits needed. Spend time in nature by packing a picnic, going on a hike, or enjoying a waterfront view. There's a state park or recreation area within 30 miles of most Minnesotans, so take this opportunity to explore someplace new or rediscover an old favorite!

There's a Free Park Day in every season! Learn more about Free Park Day on our website: mndnr.gov/freeparkdays

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06/11/2026

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A perfect day on the lake starts here. 🚤

06/08/2026

Alphabetical listing of all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas.

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