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Marathon Details - Ely Marathon

North America Marathons > USA > MN > Ely > Ely Marathon

Ely Marathon

Ely Marathon & Half Marathon, 5K

Ely, MN USA

September 21, 2024

http://www.elymarathon.com

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Name:	Wendy Lindsay
Address:	Stone Soup Events 229 East Sheridan Street Ely, MN 55731
Phone Number:	218-206-4702
Email:	Email the organizers

Runner Reviews (4)

Course 4.3

Organization 4.5

Spectators 3.8

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Number of comments: 4

Joe Ely from IN (10/25/2021) "Small and enjoyable run through the North Woods" (about: 2021) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Ely Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my second running of the Ely Marathon. A beautiful course with more hills than you'd expect. Well organized and worth the long drive to Ely. And, yes, it's a draw for me because my last name is Ely! Nice to get a medal with my name on it!!
Keith Nelson from Texas (9/22/2017) "all around great event" (about: 2016) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Ely Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Unique to canoe country, beautiful time of year to be in MN, absolutely wonderful people. Race is not too big and not too small, perfect size. Very well supported.
H. D. from Minnesota (10/4/2015) "Half: challenging course, beautiful scenery" (about: 2015) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Ely Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Yes, Ely can be a little hilly. Gorgeous scenery, fair number of fans, tons of support, water-potty stops quite frequent, great finish line. Only complaint for us halfers: don't bus us out so darned early. Take the fullers out, then go back with the same busses for the halfers.
T. P. from Mpls, MN (9/27/2015) "Fantastic Inaugural Marathon" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Ely Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I had met Wendy at the Grandma's marathon expo and she spend time answering my questions, and then responding quickly to any communication about this new marathon. The organization was fantastic: 1) the bus was there to take us to the start when then they said it would be, 2) packet pick-up was at the start so you did not have to come get your packet the day before, 3) ample porta-johns for the amount of runners, 4) pacers were available to help motivate you along the way, 5) 14 aid stations were more than enough given the weather conditions - and they had water, Gatorade, and GU and gummy bears at some of the aid stations 6) fantastic volunteers, 7)and a beer garden at the finish - so bring a little money for beer that is provided by the Jaycees - $1 for first beer with coupon in packet. After the marathon take a walk down the main street. The Boathouse was a nice microbew, stop at Zups and take home some potato sausage; Grilled Cheese Emporioum has a nice delicious lunch, etc.,. I will do this marathon again some day and try out a few more places. Next time I plan on spending the Saturday night there to see a little more of the town. Thanks Wendy and the people of Ely for putting on a great inaugural marathon.



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Joe Ely from IN (10/25/2021) "Small and enjoyable run through the North Woods" (about: 2021) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Ely Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my second running of the Ely Marathon. A beautiful course with more hills than you'd expect. Well organized and worth the long drive to Ely. And, yes, it's a draw for me because my last name is Ely! Nice to get a medal with my name on it!!
Keith Nelson from Texas (9/22/2017) "all around great event" (about: 2016) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Ely Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Unique to canoe country, beautiful time of year to be in MN, absolutely wonderful people. Race is not too big and not too small, perfect size. Very well supported.
H. D. from Minnesota (10/4/2015) "Half: challenging course, beautiful scenery" (about: 2015) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Ely Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Yes, Ely can be a little hilly. Gorgeous scenery, fair number of fans, tons of support, water-potty stops quite frequent, great finish line. Only complaint for us halfers: don't bus us out so darned early. Take the fullers out, then go back with the same busses for the halfers.
T. P. from Mpls, MN (9/27/2015) "Fantastic Inaugural Marathon" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Ely Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I had met Wendy at the Grandma's marathon expo and she spend time answering my questions, and then responding quickly to any communication about this new marathon. The organization was fantastic: 1) the bus was there to take us to the start when then they said it would be, 2) packet pick-up was at the start so you did not have to come get your packet the day before, 3) ample porta-johns for the amount of runners, 4) pacers were available to help motivate you along the way, 5) 14 aid stations were more than enough given the weather conditions - and they had water, Gatorade, and GU and gummy bears at some of the aid stations 6) fantastic volunteers, 7)and a beer garden at the finish - so bring a little money for beer that is provided by the Jaycees - $1 for first beer with coupon in packet. After the marathon take a walk down the main street. The Boathouse was a nice microbew, stop at Zups and take home some potato sausage; Grilled Cheese Emporioum has a nice delicious lunch, etc.,. I will do this marathon again some day and try out a few more places. Next time I plan on spending the Saturday night there to see a little more of the town. Thanks Wendy and the people of Ely for putting on a great inaugural marathon.

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