Rolling hills throughout the course provide scenic views of Minnesota's fall foliage.
The PR score of 99.14 indicates a challenging course, making it less conducive to personal bests than flatter marathons.
With a field size of just 178 finishers, runners experience a close-knit atmosphere and minimal congestion.
Only 4.5% of finishers qualify for Boston, reflecting the course's difficulty and competitiveness.
Just 178 finishers took on the Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon, making for an intimate race experience where you can hear your feet on the pavement. The rolling hills present a unique challenge, with a PR score of 99.14 indicating a slightly uphill energy cost overall. Despite the hilly terrain, only 4.5% of runners manage to qualify for Boston here, so expect stiff competition among a small field that’s eager to earn their spot. This race not only showcases the beauty of northern Minnesota, but also tests your grit with its varied elevation profile.
Focus on maintaining a consistent effort, particularly on the uphill sections, to avoid crashing late in the race. Use downhill portions to recover and build momentum, but be careful not to overexert yourself as you push through the rolling terrain.
Detailed elevation profile data is being prepared for this race. Check back soon for interactive course analysis.
Historical average based on 3-year data for this race date
Temp
62.6°F / 42.5°F
Conditions
Partly Cloudy
Precipitation
0.00 in
Wind
9.6 mph
Historical averages · Source: Open-Meteo · Actual conditions will vary
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