The Paavo

The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is the longest running marathon in Wisconsin, and will feature local artisan made finisher medals for 2025!

Open to ages 12+.

Event Date:: Saturday August 8, 2026
Start Time:: 7:30am CDT
End Time:: 1:30pm CDT

Price:: $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $80.00 after March 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
August 25, 2025, 12:00am CDT	March 1, 2026, 11:59pm CST	$70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee
March 2, 2026, 12:00am CST	May 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$80.00 Race Fee + $5.80 SignUp Fee
May 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT	July 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$95.00 Race Fee + $6.70 SignUp Fee
July 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT	August 7, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$110.00 Race Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee

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The Paavo - VIRTUAL

The Virtual Paavo Nurmi Marathon allows you run the 26.2 miles virtually, earning yourself a coveted Paavo finisher hat and EPIC finisher medal!
We're going to give you 26.2 days to finish your virtual marathon...you MUST have your marathon done by Sept 4th, 2025!

Price:: $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $80.00 after March 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
August 25, 2025, 12:00am CDT	March 1, 2026, 11:59pm CST	$70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee
March 2, 2026, 12:00am CST	May 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$80.00 Race Fee + $5.80 SignUp Fee
May 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT	July 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$95.00 Race Fee + $6.70 SignUp Fee
July 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT	August 7, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$110.00 Race Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee

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The Paavo Half Marathon

...sweet swag and medals, and you get to sleep in!

Event Date:: Saturday August 8, 2026
Start Time:: 8:30am CDT
End Time:: 3:30pm CDT

Price:: $50.00 Race Fee + $4.00 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $60.00 after March 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
August 25, 2025, 12:00am CDT	March 1, 2026, 11:59pm CST	$50.00 Race Fee + $4.00 SignUp Fee
March 2, 2026, 12:00am CST	May 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
May 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT	July 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$75.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee
July 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT	August 7, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$85.00 Race Fee + $6.10 SignUp Fee

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The Paavo Marathon RELAY

Grab some buddies/friends/co-workers and come RUN!

Event Date:: Saturday August 8, 2026
Start Time:: 7:30am CDT
End Time:: 4:30pm CDT

Price:: $175.00 Race Fee + $11.50 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $200.00 after March 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
August 25, 2025, 12:00am CDT	March 1, 2026, 11:59pm CST	$175.00 Race Fee + $11.50 SignUp Fee
March 2, 2026, 12:00am CST	August 7, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$200.00 Race Fee + $13.00 SignUp Fee

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The Paavo Handcycle Marathon

The Paavo Nurmi Marathon - Hand Cycle Division

Event Date:: Saturday August 8, 2026
Start Time:: 7:25am CDT
End Time:: 1:30pm CDT

Price:: $55.00 Race Fee + $4.30 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $60.00 after March 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
August 25, 2025, 12:00am CDT	March 1, 2026, 11:59pm CST	$55.00 Race Fee + $4.30 SignUp Fee
March 2, 2026, 12:00am CST	May 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
May 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT	August 7, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee

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Paavo Twilight 5K Run/Walk

It's just running, right?

Event Date:: Friday August 7, 2026
Start Time:: 5:30pm CDT
End Time:: 7:30pm CDT

Price:: $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $30.00 after May 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
August 11, 2025, 7:37am CDT	May 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
May 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT	July 30, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
July 31, 2026, 12:00am CDT	August 7, 2026, 6:00pm CDT	$35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee

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Paavo Twilight 5K Run/Walk | YOUTH - 12 AND YOUNGER ONLY!

For kids 12 and younger...

Open to ages 12 and under.

Event Date:: Friday August 7, 2026
Start Time:: 5:30pm CDT
End Time:: 7:00pm CDT

Price:: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration ends August 7, 2026 at 5:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
August 11, 2025, 9:56am CDT	August 7, 2026, 5:59pm CDT	$20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee

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