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Wausau Marathon

Wausau, WI
Sunday, August 23, 2026


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description
Although the Wausau Marathon course is relatively flat, the typically warm Summer temperatures will likely make most PR and BQ attempts a challenge.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, August 23, 2026
2025: Sunday, August 17, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 66°F (18°C)
Average High: 76°F (24°C)
Average Low: 57° F (13°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.09
Course Score: 98.92

Race Size

2025: 126 Finishers
2024: 109 Finishers
2023: 132 Finishers
2022: 101 Finishers
2021: 124 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 8.7%
2024: 11%
2023: 14.4%
2022: 9.9%
2021: 6.5%
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 12 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 77°F  (25°C)
Low: 60°F  (16°C)

Race Start Conditions

62°F  (17°C)
Humidity: 89%

Clear
ESE 6 mph

PR Score

95.49

Course Score

98.92






Wausau Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Wausau Marathon was the 329th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 347th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 8.7% of Wausau Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 11% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Wausau Marathon ranked 164th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 149th in 2024. In Wisconsin, it ranked 8th in 2025 and 9th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Wausau Marathon has a Course Score of 98.92, ranking it as the 231st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 8th fastest marathon course in Wisconsin.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Wausau Marathon a PR Score of 97.09. The PR Score ranks the Wausau Marathon as the 345th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 16th best marathon for a PR in Wisconsin.

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

Wausau Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed231st fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 8th fastest marathon course in Wisconsin
Top 50% Nationally#8 of 19 in Wisconsin
PR Potential345th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 16th best marathon for a PR in Wisconsin
Top 75% Nationally#16 of 19 in Wisconsin
Boston Qualifier Rate164th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 8th highest BQ percentage in Wisconsin
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 35% Nationally#8 of 22 in Wisconsin
Race Size329th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 12th largest marathon in Wisconsin
Based on 2025 results
Top 56% Nationally#12 of 26 in Wisconsin

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 1264 feet (385m)
Min Elevation: 1144 feet (348m)

Elevation Gain: 476 feet (145m)
Elevation Loss: 476 feet (145m)


Wausau

Course updated 06/22/2026




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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 1 reviews
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Full Review:

The course was super flat, It is a loop which I like. It goes though town at the beginning, along a long stretch of highway which was the worst part trying to avoid cars, then through some beautiful wooded areas. There were few people cheering but everyone was very nice. More than enough water stations, two that had Stinger, porta-johns at almost all of the water stations. On this site it says there are no pacers but there were. the weather was great. One of the volunteers at packet pickup was not very friendly but everyone else was.

Race Tips:

Easy course

Travel/Logistics Tips:

I got an air B and B a block away from Marathon park which allowed me to walk to the race but it was raining so we drove. There was plenty of parking. There is also a noodles restaurant right near the marathon park where packet pick up and the start and finish lines were.
Reviewed by MAC About 2017