Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 ยท ๐Ÿ“ Virginia, MN
Date๐Ÿ“… Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Location๐Ÿ“ Virginia, MN
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Get ready to explore the stunning North Woods on this inaugural half marathon across Northern Minnesota's Iron Range! You'll start your journey at the Mesabi Trail headquarters in Eveleth (with convenient bus transportation from the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia), then run through gorgeous woodland scenery past the iconic Thomas Rukavina Memorial Bridgeโ€”Minnesota's highest bridgeโ€”as you make your way through Gilbert and back to Virginia. Chip times determine official results and age group awards across seven divisions, so register by July 31st to snag your race shirt, and check ironrangehalfmarathon.com for complete details.

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