40 miles up the North Shore from Two Harbors lies Finland, MN. This area was settled by Finnish immigrants in the 1880’s during the time that John Beargrease was delivering mail on the North Shore. Finland serves as the second checkpoint on the Beargrease Trail and the point in the race where marathon race strategies can begin to take shape. Finland Family Members receive base entitlements plus:
- One Additional Member Vote
- One Additional Beargrease Patch or Sticker