Wisconsin Marathon
Race Date
Apr 25, 2026
Location
Kenosha, WI
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Location
- Kenosha, Wisconsin
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M, 5K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 21,686
The Experience
The Wisconsin Marathon, held in Kenosha, WI, features a marathon, half marathon, and 5k along the Lake Michigan coastline. The course offers scenic lake views, with updated routes for 2026 including a double-loop marathon and an improved 5k course. Marathon and half marathon finishers receive a 'Big Cheese Medal', and pacers lead marathon groups from 3:30 to 6:00.
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
WI24029DM · Wisconsin Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9416 years running
~652 finishers a year
shrinking
29% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources
runners from 26 states
winner 1:13:13
typical high 56°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
40°
Afternoon (High)
56°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 21,686 finishers actually crossed the line across 16 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
21,686
Median time
2:12:48
Latest turnout
633
States
49
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Wisconsin Marathon?
The Wisconsin Marathon is held on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Where does the Wisconsin Marathon take place?
It takes place in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
What distances does the Wisconsin Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M, 5K run.
Is the Wisconsin Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Wisconsin Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Wisconsin Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 21,686 runners who have completed the Wisconsin Marathon.
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