MINOCQUA NORTHWOODS ESCAPE MARATHON THE EVENT IS AN OUT AND BACK ON THE BEARSKIN TRAIL FROM MINOCQUA. SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ***BOSTON MARATHON CERTIFIED*** RACE TIMES Marathon Start Time: 7:00 am (early start available at 6:00 am) Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 am 5k Start Time: 8:00 am All races start and finish in Bearskin park near the trestle downtown Minocqua. Check in will be held at the American Legion, downtown Minocqua, 121 W Front St. Registration and Packet Pick-up Register and Packet Pickup downtown Minocqua at the American Legion, Minocqua, WI 54548 Saturday, May 23: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday, May 24: 5:30 - 7:45 AM
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 24.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Minocqua, WI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
