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Wisconsin Marathon
Wisconsin Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 24, 2027. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 24, 2027
- Location
- Kenosha, WI
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Location
- Kenosha, Wisconsin
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Course
- Flat, two-loop course along the Lake Michigan lakefront
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- wisconsinmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $90 (from wisconsinmarathon.com, checked October 2, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 432 ft gain, 432 ft loss (official course data); Boston qualifier
About the Wisconsin Marathon
A flat, fast spring marathon, half marathon and 5K along Kenosha's Lake Michigan coastline, popular with runners chasing Boston-qualifying times and famous for its cheese-themed finisher medals.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Boston-qualifying; USATF-certified; known for its 'Big Cheese' finisher medals
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Wisconsin Marathon: common questions
- When is the Wisconsin Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 24, 2027.
- Where is the Wisconsin Marathon held?
- In Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- What distances does the Wisconsin Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Wisconsin Marathon?
- About 4,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Wisconsin Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Wisconsin Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $90 (from wisconsinmarathon.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Wisconsin Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Wisconsin Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; 432 ft gain, 432 ft loss (official course data); Boston qualifier.
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