Ham Run Race Courses

The Half-Marathon will begin at Gunflint Pines Resort and Campground on South Gunflint Lake Road, approximately 43 miles from Grand Marais, MN. The half-marathon and 5k will begin promptly at 10:00 AM and runners must be checked in no later than 9:30 AM.

The Half-Marathon course winds its way through the Superior National Forest along the Scenic Gunflint Trail. The hills and beauty of this race cannot be found elsewhere making this race a one of a kind. The race begins with an uphill climb for a little over one mile on gravel. Runners will reach the pavement of the Gunflint Trail and encounter numerous hills as they run northwest towards the end of the Trail. The road will level off after about two miles and will remain so for most of the course. The race finish will be at the Trail's End Campground and Way of the Wilderness Canoe Outfitters.

Half Marathon participants should plan to finish the course in less than three hours. Official finish times are not guaranteed to any participants finishing over 3 hours. The time limit is necessary to ensure the health and safety of all participants as the public roadways must re-open to normal traffic at specified times.

The 5k Fun Run will begin at the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department Hall 3 on Blankenburg Road at 10:00 AM. Participants will run the relatively flat Gunflint Trail to the end of the Trail and Way of the Wilderness. The 5k will have the same start time as the Half-Marathon.

Average high temperatures for May are 67 degrees and average low temperature is 41 degrees so please dress accordingly.

More detailed information regarding racer transportation and visitor viewing procedures will follow at a later date.

Water, aid stations, portable restrooms and medical assistance will be provided for your support throughout the course at these approximate mile markers:
Aid Stations and Spectator Spots Three aid/medical stations will be available throughout the course as follows: Start Mile 3.3 Mile 7 Mile 10.3 Finish	Water stations Six water stations will be available throughout the course as follows: Start Mile 3.3 Mile 4.8 Mile 7 Mile 8.3 Mile 10.3 Mile 11.7 Finish