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Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg

Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg

Race Date

Aug 23, 2026

Location

Wausau, WI

The Experience

Experience the 15th Annual Wausau Marathon! Join us on Sunday, August 23th, 2026, for a wonderful race experience. The Wausau Marathon by Ho-Chunk Wittenberg features a Marathon, Half Marathon, and a free 5K, offering something for every runner. The course takes you over the stunning Wisconsin River and through some of the most scenic parts of the region. Runners from across the country join us each year, making this a truly special community event. The course is USATF certified and can be used as a Boston, Chicago, and New York Marathon qualifier. The cutoff for the Boston Marathon is the middle of September, making the Wausau Marathon one of the last opportunities to qualify for next year's race. 9.5% of our field qualified in 2025!

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Start Location

1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI, 54403

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles3.1 Miles

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

59°

Afternoon (High)

77°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

76%

Humidity

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:11:25

10:02/mi

Winning Time

1:13:58

5:39/mi

Finishers (2025)

227

States Represented

9 / 50

Gender Split

59% Female41% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:103:30

FASTER 25%

1:53:11

MEDIAN

2:11:25

SLOWER 25%

2:32:42

Average runner age: 38

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