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Race Overview
The Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon offers runners a scenic 26.2-mile course that combines urban streets with picturesque trails along Lake Bemidji and through Lake Bemidji State Park. The route is mostly flat, featuring a total elevation gain of approximately 300 feet, and is entirely on paved roads and trails. Runners are treated to views of iconic landmarks, including the Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues, and the course is certified by the USATF, making it a Boston Marathon qualifier. The event has grown into a weekend of festivities, attracting nearly 1,000 participants and featuring a Be Active Expo at the Sanford Center.
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When is the 2026 Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon?
The 2026 Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026.
Is the Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
Yes, the Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon Weather History
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 45°, Average Low: 36°, Average High: 53°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 43° | 45° | 47° | 49° | 51° | 51° | 52° |
| Feel | 38° | 41° | 44° | 46° | 48° | 48° | 48° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 8mph | 8mph | 10mph | 10mph | 10mph | 12mph | 12mph |
| Dew | 38° | 39° | 39° | 39° | 40° | 39° | 39° |
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Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 2025
Oct 11, 2025
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 30°, High: 66°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  47° | 52° | 58° | 60° | 63° | 66° | 65° |
| Feel | 43° | 52° | 58° | 60° | 63° | 66° | 65° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 8mph | 11mph | 22mph | 18mph | 14mph | 18mph | 17mph |
| Dew | 38° | 37° | 35° | 35° | 34° | 33° | 34° |
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Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 2024
Oct 12, 2024
Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon.
Low: 39°, High: 55°, Light Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  45° |  46° | 46° | 48° | 50° | 52° | 53° |
| Feel | 41° | 46° | 46° | 47° | 50° | 52° | 53° |
| Rain | - | light | light | - | - | light | - |
| Wind | 7mph | 0mph | 0mph | 3mph | 3mph | 5mph | 3mph |
| Dew | 45° | 45° | 44° | 46° | 46° | 46° | 45° |
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Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 2023
Oct 14, 2023
Cloudy skies throughout the day.
Low: 36°, High: 50°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 45° | 46° | 46° | 47° | 50° | 50° | 50° |
| Feel | 41° | 42° | 43° | 43° | 46° | 46° | 46° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 7mph | 6mph | 8mph | 9mph | 11mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 41° | 41° | 41° | 40° | 39° | 37° | 36° |
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Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 2022
Oct 8, 2022
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 33°, High: 59°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 41° | 43° | 48° | 52° | 57° | 58° | 59° |
| Feel | 35° | 38° | 44° | 52° | 57° | 58° | 59° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 9mph | 9mph | 10mph | 6mph | 9mph | 8mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 28° | 30° | 32° | 34° | 36° | 36° | 38° |
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Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 2021
Oct 9, 2021
Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.
Low: 49°, High: 62°, Light Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  55° | 56° | 57° | 58° | 58° | 59° | 60° |
| Feel | 55° | 56° | 57° | 58° | 58° | 59° | 60° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 0mph | 5mph | 0mph | 0mph | 11mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 55° | 56° | 57° | 58° | 58° | 59° | 60° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 2019
Oct 12, 2019
Cloudy skies throughout the day.
Low: 30°, High: 35°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  31° | 32° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 34° | 35° |
| Feel | 24° | 24° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 9mph | 10mph | 13mph | 11mph | 12mph | 15mph | 18mph |
| Dew | 30° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 33° | 33° |
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Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 2018
Oct 13, 2018
Cloudy skies throughout the day.
Low: 32°, High: 41°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 38° | 40° | 41° | 41° | 38° | 35° | 35° |
| Feel | 31° | 31° | 33° | 32° | 28° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 11mph | 16mph | 14mph | 17mph | 17mph | 18mph | 21mph |
| Dew | 32° | 33° | 34° | 37° | 36° | 33° | 32° |
| RunScore | | | | | | |  |
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 2017
Oct 14, 2017
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.
Low: 25°, High: 45°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 41° | 43° | 44° | 45° | 45° | 45° | 44° |
| Feel | 37° | 39° | 40° | 42° | 45° | 40° | 40° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 7mph | 7mph | 8mph | 6mph | 0mph | 8mph | 6mph |
| Dew | 38° | 35° | 33° | 33° | 35° | 37° | 37° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 2016
Oct 8, 2016
Cloudy skies throughout the day.
Low: 35°, High: 45°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 36° | 37° | 40° | 43° | 43° | 44° | 45° |
| Feel | 30° | 31° | 34° | 39° | 38° | 40° | 41° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 9mph | 9mph | 8mph | 7mph | 9mph | 8mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 33° | 33° | 33° | 34° | 33° | 33° | 33° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 2015
Oct 10, 2015
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 46°, High: 73°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 50° | 55° | 58° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 72° |
| Feel | 45° | 55° | 58° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 72° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 11mph | 12mph | 12mph | 13mph | 10mph | 11mph | 11mph |
| Dew | 42° | 44° | 46° | 48° | 49° | 49° | 50° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 2014
Oct 11, 2014
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 30°, High: 57°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 37° | 45° | 50° | 54° | 57° | 57° | 57° |
| Feel | 33° | 40° | 46° | 54° | 57° | 57° | 57° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 8mph | 11mph | 14mph | 20mph | 18mph | 21mph |
| Dew | 30° | 32° | 32° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 2013
Oct 12, 2013
Cloudy skies throughout the day.
Low: 43°, High: 55°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 48° | 48° | 48° | 48° | 48° | 46° | 46° |
| Feel | 43° | 44° | 44° | 43° | 42° | 41° | 41° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 11mph | 9mph | 9mph | 13mph | 17mph | 13mph | 13mph |
| Dew | 46° | 46° | 48° | 46° | 46° | 45° | 45° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |