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South Shore Half Marathon

South Shore Half Marathon

Race Date

Apr 4, 2026

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Runner Favorite81

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Yes
Finishers on record
14,645

The Experience

We’re rolling back entry price!  The South Shore Half Marathon is known for being a fun, affordable, early-spring race, and famous for its “ugly gloves”. What you receive: A great price and ugly gloves! Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 Where: South Shore Pavilion Course: Out & back on a paved recreational path along the beautiful Lake Michigan shore (park and lake views) Cost $30 for BLS members through 1/31$40 non-members through 1/31$40 for BLS members 2/1 to 4/3$50 non-members 2/1 to 4/3$60 race day  (No Cash Accepted, card only) Perks (runners & volunteers): Ugly gloves and post-race party in the Pavillion. Think you'll need more than 3 hours to finish? If so, we will have an early start at 8:15am for those thinking they'll need more than 3 hours to finish. The remainder of the runners will begin at 9:00am. Nothing in between. Awards Overall male and female in each event and age group awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age group M/F: 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80 and over.  Anyone who starts at 8:15 will not be eligible for Overall awards, but will be eligible for age group awards. Please review Badgerland Strider Race Policies and Guidelines.  Packet Pick Up Early Pick Up:  Friday, April 3, 4PM-7:00PM at Performance Running Outfitters - Brookfield 2205 N. Calhoun Rd, Brookfield WI 53005 Day of: Saturday, April 4, 7:45 - 8:45AM - Inside the South Shore Pavilion Address: 2900 South Shore Drive, Milwaukee WI 53207

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Start Time

9:00 AM

Giveaway

Ugly Gloves

Start Location

2900 South Shore Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53207

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

USATF Certified Course

WI22001DM

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Runner Favorite81
Methodology
Heritage20/20

26 years running

Size13/15

~370 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty20/20

48% returning runners

Course & details10/15

USATF certified · 6 timing sources

National draw5/10

runners from 7 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:11:03

Weather8/10

typical high 51°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

35°

Afternoon (High)

51°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.2"

Precipitation

15 mph

Wind

71%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 14,645 finishers actually crossed the line across 26 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

14,645

Median time

1:57:27

Latest turnout

254

States

36

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 1:555:00

Turnout by year

20172026

'17'18'19'22'23'24'25'26
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Frequently asked

When is the South Shore Half Marathon?

The South Shore Half Marathon is held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.

Where does the South Shore Half Marathon take place?

It takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What distances does the South Shore Half Marathon offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the South Shore Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?

The South Shore Half Marathon 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 South Shore Half Marathon?

HalfRuns has finish records for 14,645 runners who have completed the South Shore Half Marathon.

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