The Fox Cities Marathon course is slightly rolling to mostly flat. The course can be fast if the race day temperature and humidity are lower than normal.
The Fox Cities Marathon was the 145th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 142nd largest in 2022.
Last year 4.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 6% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Fox Cities Marathon the 350th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 290th highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 99.16 ranks it as the 165th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 6th fastest course in Wisconsin.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Fox Cities Marathon a PR Score of 98.47. This PR Score ranks it as the 217th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 10th fastest in Wisconsin.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Fox Cities Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 823 feet (250m) Min Elevation: 685 feet (208m)
The course is poorly marked. I signed up for the half marathon and there was one sign when it splits to do the full vs the half. Well, I got on the full route and didn't realize it until a family member called asking where I was around mile 8. I asked the cop to confrm the route I was on and he said there are a lot of runners who take the wrong route. So I didn't finish my goal of doing a half marathon and wasted $85. Also, the communication of where to go, packet pick up was not very good. I also did not like that the start and finish line were miles apart.
Race Tips
Do a different race, especially if it's your first and your nervous and excited. Or you will end up disappointed in yourself and feeling horrible.
