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Wisconsin Marathons

Wisconsin has unusual depth for marathon runners, with lakefront city races, smaller community events, and a calendar that stretches from spring into late fall. Many courses are Boston qualifiers, but weather and course profile still separate a fast attempt from a destination weekend.

Showing all 22 races in this collection. Updated September 2026.

Notable race guides: Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health, Community First Fox Cities Marathon, and Eau Claire Marathon.

  1. Community First Fox Cities MarathonSunday, September 20, 2026Appleton, WisconsinBQFox Cities threads parks, waterfront paths, neighborhoods, and Wisconsin’s long Trestle Trail Bridge on a well-supported point-to-point course.Results
  2. Milwaukee Lakefront MarathonSunday, October 4, 2026Milwaukee, WisconsinBQMilwaukee Lakefront Marathon crosses the Hoan Bridge on a certified city-and-lake course, with a major climb, open exposure, and downtown miles.Results
  3. Gandy Dancer MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Luck, WisconsinBQGandy Dancer Marathon follows a flat Wisconsin rail trail from Luck, combining a smaller race setting with a certified Boston qualifying course.
  4. Tamarack Health WhistleStop MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Ashland, WisconsinBQWhistleStop Marathon runs point to point on a rail trail into Ashland, pairing a gentle net descent with firm gravel and northern autumn color.Results
  5. Madison Marathon presented by SSM HealthSunday, November 15, 2026Madison, WisconsinBQScenic, moderately hilly tour of Madison's lakes and UW campus with a Capitol Square start/finish, USATF-certified Boston-qualifier and cool November temps.Results
  6. Trailbreaker MarathonSunday, April 4, 2027Waukesha, WisconsinBQTrailbreaker Marathon connects Waukesha's paved Glacial Drumlin and Fox River trails on a flat certified spring course with generous support access.Results
  7. Milwaukee MarathonSaturday, April 10, 2027Milwaukee, WisconsinBQWisconsin's spring marathon sells out, runs the Lake Michigan shoreline and the Oak Leaf Trail, and holds everyone to a five hour course limit.Results
  8. Brew City MarathonSaturday, April 17, 2027Milwaukee, WisconsinBQBrew City Marathon gives Milwaukee runners a flat, fast paved-trail course, six-hour limit, live tracking, and a celebratory lakeside finish.Results
  9. Wisconsin MarathonSaturday, April 24, 2027Kenosha, WisconsinBQWisconsin Marathon hugs Lake Michigan with a flat double-loop course, a smaller field, and a cleaner profile now that the gravel is gone for good.Results
  10. La Crosse MarathonSaturday, May 1, 2027Projected dateLa Crosse, WisconsinBQLa Crosse Marathon gives western Wisconsin a certified spring race with river-city logistics, Festival Foods backing, and a useful early-May BQ slot.Results
  11. Eau Claire MarathonSunday, May 2, 2027Eau Claire, WisconsinBQEau Claire Marathon is a Midwest weekend built around city streets, river-adjacent miles, and a community-scale feel instead of a massive field.Results
  12. EPIC MarathonSunday, May 16, 2027Oconomowoc, WisconsinBQEPIC Marathon runs through Wisconsin lake country with a multi-distance festival format, RunSignup tracking, and a practical spring race date.Results
  13. EPIC Marathon and Running FestivalSunday, May 16, 2027Green Bay, WisconsinBQThe EPIC Marathon brings a full 26.2-mile race back to Green Bay, using city streets and Fox River paths with a distinctive Lambeau-area finish.Results
  14. Madeline Island MarathonSaturday, May 22, 2027La Pointe, WisconsinBQMadeline Island Marathon gives runners a capped Apostle Islands race with ferry logistics, mostly paved island roads, and a certified Boston course.Results
  15. Northwoods Escape MarathonSunday, May 30, 2027Minocqua, WisconsinBQNorthwoods Escape Marathon gives Minocqua a Memorial Day weekend point-to-point race on Bearskin and Hiawatha trails, with a trestle finish.Results
  16. Maritime MarathonSunday, June 6, 2027Manitowoc, WisconsinBQMaritime Marathon traces Lake Michigan between Manitowoc and Two Rivers on a flat, fast Wisconsin shoreline course certified for Boston qualification.Results
  17. Paavo Nurmi MarathonSaturday, August 14, 2027Hurley, WisconsinBQPaavo Nurmi Marathon brings runners to Wisconsin's Northwoods for a historic small-town race with a certified course and rugged regional feel.Results
  18. Apple Dumpling Day MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, September 12, 2026Elroy, WisconsinBQA Lions Club marathon on Elroy's converted rail trails during Apple Dumpling Days, with flat shaded miles and small-town Wisconsin festival energy.Results
  19. Minocqua No Frills MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, September 6, 2026Minocqua, WisconsinBQA low-key Northwoods marathon run out and back on the flat Bearskin State Trail, starting in downtown Minocqua and finishing on the lake trestle.Results
  20. Wausau MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, August 23, 2026Wausau, WisconsinBQWausau Marathon gives central Wisconsin a late-summer full marathon with a local race-weekend feel, practical logistics, and town-road pacing.Results
  21. Pine Line MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, April 18, 2026Medford, WisconsinPine Line Marathon gives Medford, Wisconsin, a small-town full and relay on its namesake corridor, with a current non-qualifying road course.
  22. Pettit Indoor MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, March 8, 2026Milwaukee, WisconsinPettit Indoor Marathon covers 95.1 laps of Milwaukee's indoor track, trading winter weather risk for tight turns, lap counting and close support.Results