NorthShore Inline Marathon earns spot in 2026 World Inline Cup

(Northshore Inline Marathon)

DULUTH, Minn. — The NorthShore Inline Marathon has earned a spot in the 2026 World Inline Cup(WIC) schedule.

2026 World Inline Cup Schedule

The race, scheduled for September 17, 2026, will now be a part of the WIC provisional 2026 race calendar.

Other locations on the calendar include Switzerland, France, Germany, and Portugal.

Officials say the race is now recognized as a PremiumClass race.

This class of race offers $15,000 in prize money, some travel support for WIC athletes, and up to 120 championship points.

“We are delighted that with the fantastic NorthShore Marathon, we now also have an official WIC race within the rankings with attractive prize money in the USA,” said Petr Stastny, President of the World Inline Cup.

The 2026 race will also be the marathon’s 30th anniversary.