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Fastest Marathon Courses in Wisconsin


This list ranks the fastest marathons in Wisconsin based on the race's Course Score. The Course Score for each marathon is created from an algorithm derived from research on how grade and elevation affect marathon running performance (race time weather is not factored in). For more detailed information, please visit the FAQ.

The BQ % is the percentage of runners who qualified for the Boston Marathon according to the latest race results. Although it is not always indicative of a fast or slow course, the percent of Boston Marathon qualifiers can provide insight into the quality of the field and/or the speed of the course.

To see a ranking of marathons based on the weather factors, in addition to the course characteristics, visit the Fastest Marathons page.

The list only includes certified marathon courses. Keep in mind that PR Scores and ranking assume very good course management and pacing - especially for the extremely downhill races.

 

Fastest Marathon Courses in Wisconsin

Race Name Course Score BQ % Elevation
1 Whistlestop Marathon
Ashland, WI
100.44
10.50%
Downhill
Downhill Course
2 La Crosse Marathon
La Crosse, WI
99.77
12.56%
Downhill
Downhill Course
3 Maritime Marathon
Manitowoc, WI
99.35
13.42%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
4 Brew City Marathon
Milwaukee, WI
99.26
11.21%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
5 Fox Cities Marathon
Appleton, WI
99.16
3.13%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
6 Wisconsin Marathon
Kenosha, WI
99.14
9.93%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
7 Epic Marathon
Green Bay, WI
98.98
10.69%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
8 Wausau Marathon
Wausau, WI
98.92
8.73%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
9 DoLittle Marathon
Waukesha, WI
98.84
8.57%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
10 Milwaukee Marathon
Milwaukee, WI
98.76
8.79%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
11 Eau Claire Marathon
Eau Claire, WI
98.71
6.48%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
12 Jailbreak Marathon
Wautoma, WI
98.57
4.35%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
13 Madeline Island Marathon
La Pointe, WI
98.53
6.90%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
14 Trailbreaker Marathon
Waukesha, WI
98.40
7.87%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
15 Lakefront Marathon
Milwaukee, WI
98.32
3.14%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
16 Madison Marathon
Madison, WI
98.07
5.97%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
17 Elroy Apple Dumpling Day Marathon
Elroy, WI
97.99
20.88%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
18 Minocqua No Frills Marathon
Minocqua, WI
97.26
6.78%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course