WALKER NORTH COUNTY RACES

"Celebrating Thirty Years of Finishing at The Top!"

The Walker North Country Marathon (WNCM) may be the smallest marathon in Minnesota, but it’s big on scenery, beauty, and challenge. We have partnered with the Chippewa National Forest to bring you a race for those who love nature and would never be called “faint at heart.” The course starts in the quaint, lakeside town of Walker, Minnesota, hugging the borders of Leech Lake (the 3rd largest lake in Minnesota). After winding through the blocks of our small town, you will venture out into the forest to enjoy vibrant fall colors, the sweet smell of wildflowers and leaves changing, and the clean air of nature unsploiled.

The Walker North Country Races includes the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Run/Walk and the Kids Fun Run. Walkers, Runners, Kids, Strollers and iPods are welcome on the course. This small town comes together to make the event a success. Each year we have around 900 runners, and 300 local volunteers to make sure their journey through the woods is safe and fun. Come and celebrate the life and land that is northern Minnesota!

YOUR OLD SNEAKERS ARE WORTH MORE THAN YOU THINK! Please consider bringing your old, retired running shoes to the run/walk with you. A “Green Sneakers” collection box will be at pre-registration and the start/finish line. Green Sneakers distributes shoes to impoverished people around the world. Green Sneakers drop boxes can be found and all WACC events and inside the lobby of the WACC.