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Milwaukee Marathon

Milwaukee, WI
Saturday, April 10, 2027


  2.8 Stars from 4 Reviews

Course Description

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: Saturday, April 10, 2027
2026: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: Yes

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 44°F (6°C)
Average High: 54°F (12°C)
Average Low: 34° F (1°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.76
Course Score: 98.76

Race Size

2026: 1,092 Finishers
2025: 926 Finishers
2024: 408 Finishers
2023: No Results
2022: No Results
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: 8.8%
2025: 7.7%
2024: 8.6%
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 7 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 51°F  (11°C)
Low: 35°F  (2°C)

Race Start Conditions

40°F  (4°C)
Humidity: 62%

Clear
WNW 6 mph

PR Score

98.49

Course Score

98.52






Milwaukee Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Milwaukee Marathon was the 95th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 151st largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 8.8% of Milwaukee Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 7.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Milwaukee Marathon ranked 195th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 120th so far in 2026. In Wisconsin, it ranked 13th in 2025 and 7th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Milwaukee Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

The Milwaukee Marathon has a Course Score of 98.76, ranking it as the 265th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 10th fastest marathon course in Wisconsin.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Milwaukee Marathon a PR Score of 98.76. The PR Score ranks the Milwaukee Marathon as the 202nd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 6th best marathon for a PR in Wisconsin.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Milwaukee Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Wisconsin for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Milwaukee Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed265th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 10th fastest marathon course in Wisconsin
Top 57% Nationally#10 of 18 in Wisconsin
PR Potential202nd best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 6th best marathon for a PR in Wisconsin
Top 44% Nationally#6 of 18 in Wisconsin
Boston Qualifier Rate195th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 13th highest BQ percentage in Wisconsin
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 41% Nationally#13 of 21 in Wisconsin
Race Size95th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd largest marathon in Wisconsin
Based on 2025 results
Top 16% Nationally#3 of 25 in Wisconsin

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 694 feet (211m)
Min Elevation: 581 feet (177m)

Elevation Gain: 500 feet (152m)
Elevation Loss: 452 feet (137m)


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Course updated 04/04/2025




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Race Reviews


2.8
Based on 4 reviews
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Unprofessional Event Organizers

Full Review:

I have been waiting to run the Milwaukee Marathon for 2 years now. It was delayed from April 2021 to October 2021, due to COVID.

I can live with that, everyone was scared at the time and every event was cancelled just to be safe. Fine.

In September, 4 weeks before the event, the announce the race is cancelled. "Despite doing everything we could to work with the city, we were unable to attain the proper permits for the race." Meanwhile the lake front marathon happened in October, in the same area, no problem.

They announce the next Milwaukee marathon will be April 2nd 2022. Since then they have been radio silent, no communication or updates to runners. I have reached out through Facebook, email, I've tried everything, with no response.

I can't help but feel the organizers are in over their heads and don't know what they are doing.

Overall it's just an extreme disappointment and I would advise everyone to look at other races and avoid this one entirely.

Race Tips:

Choose another race instead. The Lakefront Marathon is a great alternative.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

If you plan to race in this, it will be extremely difficult to contact the organizers with any questions. They completely ignored me.
Reviewed by CJ About 2022

Great 26.2 mile course through MKE!

Full Review:

Great course that was 26.2 miles! My first marathon and got a BQ on this course! Winded through downtown MKE which kept it varied, beautiful lakefront views, fun after party, great price and weather! Plenty of aid stations and volunteers. Loved the post race snacks! Only gripe is the fleece jacket arms were a bit short so improve on that!

Race Tips:

Give yourself plenty of time to find parking and leaving the race was a bit of grid lock finding my way back to the freeway with lots of road closures. That's to be expected but wondering if parking farther away and having continuous shuttles after might alleviate that?

It wasn't an overly hilly course. Just enough to keep it varied and challenging. I’d do it again but gonna see if I get into Boston next April first!
Reviewed by JH About 2019

Can't get it right

Full Review:

Last year it was 1/2 mile too long, This year 1/2 mile too short.

Expensive, ran out of food, No timing along route.l Many sharp turn arounds

Race Tips:

Don't run this one Do the Lakefront Marathon

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Probably won't and shouldn't be around next year
Reviewed by WWD About 2017

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Reviewed by Anonymous About 2015