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NSIM HISTORY

The NorthShore Inline Marathon is one of the longest running and most respected inline skating events in the world, held each September along the scenic Highway 61 corridor from Two Harbors to Duluth, Minnesota. Founded in 1996, the point to point race quickly became a bucket list experience for skaters drawn to the rolling shoreline views of Lake Superior and the welcoming spirit of the Duluth community. Over the decades, NSIM has grown from a regional race into an internationally recognized event that has hosted record setting performances, welcomed elite athletes from around the globe, and expanded into a full weekend of endurance sports that includes running and rollerski events. Powered by dedicated volunteers and passionate participants who return year after year, the NorthShore Inline Marathon stands as a celebration of competition, camaraderie, and the unique beauty of Minnesota’s North Shore.

 
 

We are the NorthShore Inline Marathon, and our history is rooted in a simple idea, bringing skaters together on one of the most scenic and memorable stretches of road in the Midwest. What began as a local inline skating race along Lake Superior’s North Shore has grown over the decades into one of the longest-running and most recognized inline marathons in the world From the start, we set out to create more than a finish line, welcoming first-time skaters, seasoned veterans, and elite athletes alike, all sharing the same course from Two Harbors to Duluth. Built by volunteers, supported by the local community, and shaped by the athletes who return year after year, the NorthShore Inline Marathon has become a tradition grounded in community, challenge, and a deep respect for the sport of inline skating.

Our History

1996

The First NorthShore Inline hAPPENS

The first NorthShore Inline Marathon sends skaters down Highway 61 from Two Harbors to Duluth, introducing a point to point race that quickly becomes a favorite for its scenery and community feel.

1998

cHAD hEDRICK SETS MARATHON cOURSE rECORD

1998, Olympian Chad Hedrick sets the NorthShore Inline Marathon men’s course record at 57:18, a mark that has stood for decades.

2001

nsim bECOMES THE wORLD'S lARGEST iNLINE mARATHON

As participation surged and word spread through the global skating community, the NorthShore Inline Marathon reached a milestone few events in the sport have ever achieved, it became the largest inline marathon in the world. Thousands of skaters traveling Highway 61 together, with Lake Superior as the backdrop, turned the race into a bucket list experience for athletes of every level. 

2004

NSIM hOSTS Largest iNLINE mARATHON ON RECORD

In 2004, the NorthShore Inline Marathon recorded the largest inline marathon field ever assembled, a milestone that underscored the event’s global draw and organizational strength. Thousands of skaters filled Highway 61 from shoulder to shoulder, creating a start line scene that remains one of the most iconic visuals in the sport.

2015

nORTHsHORE ADDS rUNNING & rOLLERSKI

In 2015, the NorthShore Inline Marathon expanded beyond skating by introducing running and rollerski events to race weekend. This addition welcomed a new group of endurance athletes to the North Shore course while keeping the same scenic Highway 61 route and community driven atmosphere. The move transformed the weekend into a broader celebration of endurance sports in Duluth, bringing runners, skaters, and rollerskiers together under one shared start line experience.

2025

nOLAN bEDDIAF BREAKS cHAD HEDRICK'S rECORD

In 2025, Nolan Beddiaf etched his name into NorthShore history by breaking the men’s course record that had stood since 1998. The mark set by Chad Hedrick had been chased for decades by the world’s best skaters, and Beddiaf’s record run on Highway 61 finally reset the benchmark for what was possible on the North Shore course. This moment connected two eras of the sport, honoring the legacy of Hedrick while showcasing the modern speed and depth of today’s international field.

2026

nORTHsHORE iNLINE mARATHON cELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF SKATING

In 2026, the NorthShore Inline Marathon marks 30 years of bringing skaters to Minnesota’s North Shore. What began in 1996 as a scenic point to point race has grown into one of the longest running and most respected inline marathons in the world. Three decades later, the event continues to be powered by volunteers, embraced by the Duluth community, and supported by athletes who return year after year to experience the unique course along Lake Superior.

2026

nsim jOinS WIC

The NorthShore Inline Marathon earned a place on the World Inline Cup calendar, aligning the race with the premier international series in the sport. Joining the WIC elevated the level of elite competition on the North Shore, attracted top professional teams from around the world, and further established NSIM as a must race event for the global inline community.

NSIM Men’s Champions 

* = Multiple Wins | (O) = Olympian | (R) = Record Holder

1996

Scott Hiatt

1997

KC Boutiette

1998

Chad hedrick (O)

1999

Cedric Michaud

2000

Chad hedrick * (O)

2001

Derek Downing

2002

Fabien Rabeau

2003

Juan-Carlos Betancur

2004

Baptisite Grandgirard

2005

Luca Saggiorato

2006

 Chris Creveling (O)

2007

Diego Rosero

2008

Adam Miller

2009

Julian Revera

2010

Justin Stelly 

2011

Yann Guyader

2012

Wesley Gandy

2013

Jarrett Paul

2014

Carlos Perez

2015

Bart Swings (O)

2016

Justin Stelly x2

2017

Sebastian Guzman

2018

Ken Kuwada

2019

Ewen Fernandez

2020

NO WINNER COVID

2021

Jose Mejia

2022

Jose Mejia x2

2023

Hamilton Patino

2024

Hamilton Patino x2

2025

Nolan Beddiaf

NSIM Women’s Champions 

* = Multiple Wins | (O) = Olympian | (R) = Record Holder

1996

Cheryl (Ezzell) Kalmus

1997

Jennifer Rodriguez (O)

1998

Heather Gunnin-Elliott

1999

TBD

2000

Jessica Smith * (O)

2001

Jileanne Rookard * (O)

2002

Jessica Smith * (O)

2003

Julie Glass *

2004

Angela Vaudan

2005

Cecilia baena

2006

Jileanne Rookard *

2007

Brigyte Mendez 

2008

Leidy Galeano

2009

Kara Peterson

2010

Briana Kramer *

2011

Briana Kramer *

2012

Briana Kramer *

2013

Laethisia Schimek

2014

Franchesca Bell

2015

Manon Kamminga *

2016

Zephaneah Akana

2017

Manon Kamminga *

2018

Corinne Stoddard (O)

2019

Julie Brandt-Glass *

2020

NO WINNER COVID

2021

Lauren
Odonnell

2022

Karin
Gabriel

2023

Gabriela
Rueda

2024

Maria Camila
Guerra

2025

Laura Alejandra Perdomo Moreno

Now a WIC series event

As a PremiumClass race, the NorthShore Inline Marathon offers a new attractive race category with $15,000 in prize money for all participants and limited travel support for WIC team members. In addition, up to 120 points can be earned for the WIC overall ranking in this race.

Our Course Records

 
Northshore Inline Marathon
Men’s – Nolan Beddiaf – 55:22.54 (2025)

Women’s – Laura Alejandra Perdomo Moreno – 1:04:49.56 (2025) 

NorthShore Inline Half Marathon
Men’s – Eddy Matzger – 38:38.61 (2025)
Women’s – Alissa Dinsmore – 40:35.29 (2024)

NorthShore Inline Combined
Men’s – Antony Muse – 1:54:19 (2024)
Women’s – Kacie Cleveland – 1:54:19 (2024) – 2 Time Champion

NorthShore Inline Tunnel 10k 
Men’s – Chad Wilson – 24:36.88 (2021)
Women’s – Kacie Cleveland– 25:11.29 (2019)

Aspirus Half Marathon 
Men’s – Kyle Smith – 1:14:28 (2019)
Women’s – Chelsea Youngberg – 1:21:52 (2024) – 2 Time Champion

Finden Marketing Tunnel 10k (Run)
Men’s – Evan Walpole – 32:55 (2021) – 3-time champion
Women’s – Karen Jones – 41:54 (2024)

42k Rollerski
Men’s – Matt Liebsch – 1:11:28 (2011)
Women’s – Emma Stertz – 1:22:33 (2019)

21k Rollerski
Men’s – Ilya Kavetskiy – 48:08.66 (2021) 
Women’s – Kareena Bovitz – 104:17 (2019) 



Past Course Record (Held For 27 Years): 
Men’s – Chad Hedrick – 57:18 (1998)

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