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Wisconsin Marathon

Kenosha, WI
Saturday, April 25, 2026


  3.6 Stars from 7 Reviews

Course Description
Courses start and finish right next to Lake Michigan, near Kenosha's Public and Civil War museums. They will loop through downtown and residential areas and you’ll see some beautiful views of the lake.

Typically cool race day weather and a flat course make the Wisconsin Marathon one of the fastest mid-Spring marathons. A good choice for those seeking PRs and BQs.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 50°F (10°C)
Average High: 59°F (15°C)
Average Low: 40° F (4°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.14
Course Score: 99.14

Race Size

2026: 292 Finishers
2025: 261 Finishers
2024: 247 Finishers
2023: 295 Finishers
2022: 333 Finishers
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: 9.9%
2025: 8.1%
2024: 13%
2023: 12.2%
2022: 14.4%
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 12 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 59°F  (15°C)
Low: 44°F  (7°C)

Race Start Conditions

48°F  (9°C)
Humidity: 79%

Mostly Cloudy
NNE 9 mph

PR Score

99.19

Course Score

99.37






Wisconsin Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Wisconsin Marathon was the 225th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 219th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 9.9% of Wisconsin Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 8.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Wisconsin Marathon ranked 183rd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 66th so far in 2026. In Wisconsin, it ranked 12th in 2025 and 5th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Wisconsin Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

The Wisconsin Marathon has a Course Score of 99.14, ranking it as the 189th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 5th 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 Wisconsin Marathon a PR Score of 99.14. The PR Score ranks the Wisconsin Marathon as the 137th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 4th best marathon for a PR in Wisconsin.

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

Wisconsin Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed189th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 5th fastest marathon course in Wisconsin
Top 41% Nationally#5 of 19 in Wisconsin
PR Potential137th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 4th best marathon for a PR in Wisconsin
Top 30% Nationally#4 of 19 in Wisconsin
Boston Qualifier Rate183rd highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 12th highest BQ percentage in Wisconsin
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 39% Nationally#12 of 22 in Wisconsin
Race Size225th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 7th largest marathon in Wisconsin
Based on 2025 results
Top 38% Nationally#7 of 26 in Wisconsin

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 610 feet (185m)
Min Elevation: 581 feet (177m)

Elevation Gain: 432 feet (131m)
Elevation Loss: 432 feet (131m)


Wisconsin

Course updated 04/16/2025




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Race Reviews


3.6
Based on 7 reviews
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Lake views!

Full Review:

Gorgeous and scenic

Race Tips:

Highly recommend but be prepared for wind and lower temps

Travel/Logistics Tips:

If out of town, YMCA offers free showers before you drive home.
Reviewed by LP About 2022

Full Review:

The course is pretty. A lot of miles next to Lake Michigan. However with the lake, it comes with wind. The 2017 Marathon compared to 2016 had much less wind. But the last 6 miles still felt very windy.

Race Tips:

Mile 10-20 for sure the best strech of the course. Seems the final distance was longer than the actual 26.2. Both my running app and Garman telling me I finished the race ahead of the actual finish line.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Parking is kind confusing. It seems you can only park along the side street. We arrived one hour before the race, it was not difficult finding a parking space. There are parking lots but no signs about you can't park there. But apparently you can't.
Reviewed by YG About 2017

Full Review:

Pros: The course was well marked and the volunteers were great.

Cons: I feel like this was a budget race. There was no expo, no pacers, no age group awards. The food choices at the end were mini bagels, cheese, water, or a granola bar. I've never been to a race (even very small 5k's) with so little post race food. You could also get a brat and beer with the tab from you bib (the beer was served in a cup the size of a water cup).

Race Tips:

The course wasn't bad but it looped around too many times for my taste. If it's windy (which is was in 2017), you are running the last 6 miles or so straight into the wind.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

I stayed at Country Inn & Suites and was really happy with the hotel. They provided late check-out and put breakfast out early for the runners. There was plenty of parking on the streets before the race.
Reviewed by tjb About 2017

Full Review:

I liked running through downtown Kenosha. However, I did not like running for so long on a dirt road and the wind off the lake was absolutely hellacious for 16 out of the 26.2 miles.

Race Tips:

Although I finished within my goal time, my pacing was too fast in the beginning. I don't like when they put half-marathon runners with marathon runners. It throws off the pace. The course is pretty flat but expect it to be windy because you're running right on the edge of the lake for most of it.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

I live fairly locally so hotel and restaurant were not necessary.
Reviewed by HM About 2017

Wind off the lake was out of control

Full Review:

The course was okay, the sights were really nice but the long stretch of dirt road bruised up my feet a bit and the wind off the lake was out of control. Like really out of control. It made pacing really challenging. That being said, I finished with an okay time because it was very flat.
Reviewed by Steve About 2017

Great Race

Full Review:

Great race, run by a very good race director who loves the running community. Races and race directors like this need our support!
Reviewed by DK About 2014

Full Review:

Very flat, smaller fun race. Along Lake Michigan gives runners nice views but also wind. They had an outdoor gear check which is not a good idea when it rains like it did this year. Great race marshalls at every intersection.

Race Tips:

Parking is nearby and since race is smaller you don't need to arrive 2 hours early.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

I camped about 20 miles away but the host hotel (where the packet pick-up was)is very close.
Reviewed by EMR About 2012