NATURE’S MARATHON – Begin on the North Arm of Burntside Lake and turn onto the historic Echo Trail. Coast toward Shagawa Lake on this challenging and beautiful course. A slight detour through charismatic Winton puts you close to a quick loop around Miner’s Lake and finish in downtown Ely. Take in Ely and the surrounding wilderness on this superb fall run. The Ely Marathon is a USATF Certified Race and a Boston Marathon Qualifier