The Paavo

08/18/2025

Hey look, it’s our fellow Paavo!! Maybe we will have some people run both next year… are you up for the challenge and fun?!

ISO KIITOS jokaiselle, joka oli mukana Paavo Nurmi Marathonilla! 🧡

Viikonlopun aikana koettiin mielin määrin urheilujuhlaa, onnistumisia ja suuria tunteita. 🫶🏼

Kiitämme jokaista osallistujaa, kannustajaa, yhteistyökumppania ja vapaaehtoista. Yhdessä loimme kaikkien aikojen suurimman Paavo Nurmi Marathonin!

Ensi vuonna juostaan 14.-15.8.2026. Ilmoittautuminen on jo avattu, linkki biossa! Nähdään ensi vuonna! 😍

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08/15/2025

Yay for the people and businesses of this town. Thanks for joining us at this year’s Paavo & sharing the stories!

Competing in his first-ever marathon, Minnesotan Joe Bustrak won this year's full Paavo Nurmi Marathon and then enjoyed a cup of the traditional mojakka, shown being served by Kelly Traczyk. Read about that rain-riddled race and more in this week's Iron County Miner, on sale now! (Photo by Ardith Carlton/Iron County Miner)

08/12/2025

Yay Cleavo's !!! We are so stoked you all set up a table with refreshments to help ease the pain of those last miles 😄🥳

08/11/2025

THANK YOU 🥳 What an incredible experience at the 55th Paavo! 🙌🏼A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers + every single runner who brought their sisu and pushed through the weather to enjoy our new course in stunning Northern Iron County, WI🌲💪🏻Your perseverance and achievements are truly inspiring.
CONGRATULATIONS to all on your huge accomplishments! 🎉 We're just getting started, and there’s so much more to share. Thank you all for being part of this unforgettable event!👏🏻
Send us any photos, stories, or accomplishments you’d like to share & we will shout you out!!

08/09/2025

We love you Late Run Coffee!!!

08/08/2025

With race day nearly upon us we want to give a HUGE shout out to our sponsors. Thanks for buying into a pivotal year as we begin rebuilding and going after new things!
First up is OnPace Race!!!! They’ve got you covered in 15 minute increments to help you run the race you’ve been training for! Look for them in their signature shirts & at packet pickup we’ve got the list in full banner size for you to find your best matched pacer. Maybe the coolest thing - they’ve got a sweep, so last place finishes together 🙂 🥳🙌🏽🏁⏱️

08/07/2025

LAST DAY TO REGISTER!!! You have until 11:59pm PST tomorrow, 8/7 to register for this year’s PAAVO!!
It’s going to be an Amazing time - there’s over 300 of you running Saturday already! We’ve got stocked aid stations with passionate volunteers, special historical sights and roads that haven’t been touched in decades - cleaned up special for runners, we’ve got sprinklers, locally made wooden finisher medals, hats, and music, mojakka, and more!! REGISTER: www.thepaavo.orgg

08/07/2025

We are so thankful our sponsors believe in the power of The Paavo! We’ve got some great beverages, medals, hats and more for you all.
Aid stations have Gatorade and water in seperate coolers as well as some pop and Powerade, bananas, and other light snacks.