Marquette, Michigan · Jan 22 to 24, 2027

Noquemanon Ski Marathon 2027

Fifty kilometers point to point, from the hills of Ishpeming to the shore of Lake Superior. Race day is Saturday, January 23.

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The Noque

One line through the forest

Buses take you to the start. The trail takes you through hardwood ridges, private land opened only for race morning, and down into Marquette, where the finish line sits inside the world's largest wooden dome.

0KMFull Noque, point to point
0FTOf climbing on the 50K course
0Races, from 1K juniors to the full 50K
0Results archived every year since

2027 races

Pick your distance

Nine ways in. Tap a race for the start, the technique and the price, so you know exactly what you are signing up for.

The course

Ishpeming to the lake

Every race finishes at the NMU Superior Dome. Where you start decides your distance. Choose a race to see its section of the trail, then open the real GPS track.

Course profile from Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming to the Superior Dome in Marquette
50 kmDistance
2,242 ftClimbing
3,088 ftDescending
1,605 ftHigh point
Full Noque GPS track ↗ Half Noque GPS track ↗ Junior course maps ↗

Profile shape is drawn for orientation. Climbing, descent and elevation figures come from the official course data (low point 603 ft at the finish).

Entry fees

Register early, pay less

One price list for the Full Noque, Half Noque, Virtual Noque and 15 Mile Snowshoe. The price steps up twice, so the cheapest day to sign up is today.

Current price

Now to Dec 31, 2026

$90

12K: $50

Current price

Jan 1 to Jan 21, 2027

$115

12K: $50

Current price

Jan 22, packet pickup day

$130

12K: $65

Youth $25 off

Skiers 24 and under save $25 online on the 50K, 24K and 15 mile snowshoe.

Juniors & adaptive free

Junior Noque and the Adaptive Sit Ski race on Sunday cost nothing to enter.

Good to know

Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Photo ID is required at packet pickup.

Register now at $90 → Price rises to $115 on January 1.

Race film · FloLine Media

Relive the 2026 Noque

Watch the recap on YouTube

Race weekend

Three days in Marquette

Everything runs out of the NMU Superior Dome. Pick up your bib Friday, race Saturday, cheer the kids on Sunday.

Fri

January 22
  • Packet pickup and ski expo opens, Superior Dome
  • Pickup closes. Bring photo ID

Sat

January 23 · Race day
  • Backup packet pickup
  • Buses leave for the starts
  • Wave starts by race and bib
  • Awards, Superior Dome

Sun

January 24
  • Adaptive Sit Ski race
  • Junior Noque, 1K to 5K

Plan your trip

Getting to the start line

Marquette is easy to reach and set up for skiers. Book rooms early, race weekend fills the town.

  • FlySawyer International (MQT) is the closest airport, about a 30 minute drive to Marquette.
  • StayStaybridge Suites Marquette has a heated ski waxing space. Holiday Inn Express offers race rates and a wax room.
  • Race dayBuses run from Marquette to every start. The Half Noque bus is mandatory.
  • QuestionsCall the race office at 906-235-6861.

Know before you go

  • No parking on Forestville Road. Cars will be towed.
  • The course crosses private land that opens only during your assigned wave time.
  • Fluorinated wax is allowed but discouraged, and banned inside the Forestville Trailhead building.
  • Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.

FAQ

Asked every year

Short answers to the questions the race office hears most.

Keep the trails groomed

Be part of the Noque

The marathon is run by the Noquemanon Trail Network, a nonprofit that builds and grooms trails in Marquette County all year.

Volunteer

Aid stations, start lines and the finish chute all run on volunteers. Pick a shift that fits your weekend.

Sign up for a shift

Sponsor

Put your business in front of skiers, families and spectators all race weekend.

Get the sponsor kit

Donate

Every dollar goes to trail building, grooming and keeping the Noque running.

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