Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Milwaukee's Brew City Half Marathon offers a fast, flat course with a strong community feel.
Race Date
Apr 17, 2027
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 9,220
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Brew City Half Marathon, part of the Run Wisconsin Race Series, takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offering a fast and flat course ideal for personal bests. The race, first run in 2016 and now in its 10th edition, typically sees around 1126 finishers.
Runners often travel from about 23 states to participate, drawn by the USATF-certified course with minimal elevation change. While about 15% of participants are repeat runners, the event also welcomes newcomers. The race is held in Veterans Park, providing a scenic backdrop for the run.
Participants receive a unisex event shirt. The typical winning time of around 75:35 suggests a competitive field. The race is known for its community atmosphere and is a popular choice for those looking to achieve a fast time.
Race-provided description
Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K - #BrewCityRun // Part of the Run Wisconsin Race Series! Veterans Park, Milwaukee, WI - 4/17/2027 Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website WisconsinRuns.com.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, April 17, 2027
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Unisex Event Shirt
Start Location
1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
WI23004DM · Brew City Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8610 years running
~1,126 finishers a year
shrinking
15% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 23 states
winner 1:15:35
typical high 53°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
37°
Afternoon (High)
53°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
16 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 9,220 finishers actually crossed the line across 10 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
9,220
Median time
2:07:12
Latest turnout
1,126
States
49
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
The Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is held on Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K take place?
It takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What distances does the Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 9,220 runners who have completed the Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K.
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