La Crosse Marathon
La Crosse Marathon gives western Wisconsin a certified spring race with river-city logistics, Festival Foods backing, and a useful early-May BQ slot.
Quick facts
- Full marathon and half marathon courses are certified.
- Saturday marathon slot gives runners an early-May Wisconsin BQ option.
- Marathon aid-station and route details are available before race weekend.
About the La Crosse Marathon
The La Crosse Marathon is a regional Wisconsin race weekend with marathon, half marathon, and 5K options under Festival Foods title sponsorship.
Course
The marathon uses a certified route in the La Crosse area, with aid stations spaced through the full course and a river-city race setting.
Race-day weather
Early May can bring cool Mississippi River valley mornings, gusty wind, and a mild finish window. Dress for a possible temperature swing.
Past La Crosse Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Projected | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, May 4, 2024 | Results available | Open results |
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La Crosse Marathon FAQ
When is the La Crosse Marathon?
Marathon Scout projects the 2027 La Crosse Marathon for Saturday, May 1, 2027. The organizer has not confirmed this date.
Is La Crosse Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. La Crosse Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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