The Green Bay Marathon was the 120th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 103rd largest in 2022.
This year 10.2% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 10.9% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Green Bay Marathon the 164th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 152nd highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 98.77 ranks it as the 245th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 9th fastest course in Wisconsin.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Green Bay Marathon a PR Score of 98.77. This PR Score ranks it as the 186th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 5th fastest in Wisconsin.
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Green Bay Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 749 feet (228m) Min Elevation: 580 feet (176m)
Flat, fast course, but not very visually appealing. Course was probably 95% through non-descript, warm and sunny residential streets (striking how little shade there was along the streets). Didn't even approach downtown Green Bay, so the course missed all the cool architecture. Ran a lap around Lambeau Field, which was pretty cool.
Most of the streets are concrete and not asphalt, so be ready for that.
Race Tips
The current sponsor is pulling out, so this might have been the last running of the GB Marathon unless they find a new sponsor. They announced it as the "25th and final running."
If the race continues, stay in a race-affiliated hotel and take advantage of the shuttle. Otherwise, you can park in a Lambeau Field parking lot and walk a short distance to the start line.
ACG's review of 2018 Green Bay Marathon.
5 /
5 Stars
Review
The people of Green Bay were awesome! The course is flat and the weather is usually very good. You can easily stay at a reasonably priced hotel within a mile or two of the starting line so logistics are easy with this race.
Race Tips
I would aim for ever so slightly negative splits given how flat this course is.