Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon
Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon is a running race on August 14–15, 2026 in Virginia, MN, with entry fees from $35 to $75.
- Date
- August 14–15, 2026 (22 days to go)
- Location
- 919 6th St S, Virginia, MN
- Price
- $35–$75
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A first of its kind half marathon in the quad city areas of Northern Minnesota's Iron Range. The race will start with participants meeting at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia, Minnesota the morning of August 15th. Busses will transport participants to the Mesabi Trail headquarters in Eveleth, Minnesota. The race starts in Eveleth at the trail head and continues through the beautiful North woods from Eveleth through Gilbert and into Virginia on the Mesabi Trail, including the iconic Thomas Rukavina Memorial bridge (the highest bridge in Minnesota) ending at the ITMEC. For more race details check out ironrangehalfmarathon.com To receive a race t-shirt, you must be registered by July 31st!
Awards:
Official results and age division awards will be based on your Chip time.
Age Divisions are as follows:
12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99
Friday evening will be our second year of our 5k event! The race will begin and end at the iron trail event center, and it will be a timed event with the same age divisions. Come join us for some fun to kick off the big half marathon weekend!
August 14th FREE kids run starts at 5pm and 5k will be at 6pm at Iron Trail Motors Event Center.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Eveleth Wwtp, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Virginia, MN
Population
8,362
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,290 ft
Nearest Airport
HIB
Range Regional Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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22
Days to train
- Race
- Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon
- Date
- August 14–15, 2026
- Location
- 919 6th St S, Virginia, MN
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From Endurance Grid
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Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon
Aug 14, 2026