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MINOCQUA NORTHWOODS ESCAPE MARATHON 2027

Date: Sunday, May 30, 2027
Start time: 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Minocqua, Wisconsin
Entry fee: From $40
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Marathon	Marathon	May 30, 20277:00 AM	$130	–
Marathon Relay 2 member teams	Relay	May 30, 20277:00 AM	$160	–
Marathon Relay 3 to 5 members	Relay	May 30, 20277:00 AM	$200	–
Half Marathon	Half Marathon	May 30, 20277:30 AM	$100	–
5K	5K	May 30, 20278:00 AM	$40	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Marathon: $130 until May 31.
Marathon Relay 2 member teams: $160 until May 31.
Marathon Relay 3 to 5 members: $200 until May 31.
Half Marathon: $100 until May 31.

Online registration closes May 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $130, entry is about 63 percent above a typical marathon in Wisconsin, which costs $80 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a marathon in Wisconsin runs 4:11:11, about 9:35 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:31:05 and men in 3:54:31.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:14 AM, and the Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,560 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

121 W Front St, Minocqua, WI 54548

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around May 30 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 82°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: 121 W Front St, Minocqua, WI 54548Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,560 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay
Editions: 2027 (May 30, 2027), 2026 (May 24, 2026), 2025 (May 25, 2025), 2024 (May 26, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is MINOCQUA NORTHWOODS ESCAPE MARATHON?: Sunday, May 30, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes May 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Wisconsin?: At $130, entry is about 63 percent above a typical marathon in Wisconsin, which costs $80 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay.
Where does it start?: 121 W Front St, Minocqua, WI 54548.