Madeline Island Marathon

MAY
16
2026
Run the Madeline Island Marathon or half marathon on May 16, 2026, across scenic Apostle Islands loops with mostly paved surfaces. The USATF certified marathon is a Boston qualifier and spots are limited.
Sat 16 May 2026
Marathon Half Marathon

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Event overview

The Madeline Island Marathon and Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, on Madeline Island in the Apostle Islands of Wisconsin. The event location is listed as 668 Fort Rd, La Pointe, WI 54850, USA. The weekend offers two race distances:

  • Marathon
  • Half-marathon

Both courses are loop formats with a common start and finish and include out-and-back portions. The surfaces are mostly paved with small sections of packed gravel. Both courses are USATF certified, and the marathon is a Boston Qualifier.

Registration, fees and other details

Registration is open but limited to 150 entries for the marathon and 350 entries for the half-marathon. Listed registration fees (inclusive of mandatory charges and fees) are $130.38 for the marathon and $103.63 for the half-marathon. Information about course maps, lodging, and ferry access to the island is available. The event also lists a fundraising effort benefiting the Ashwabay Outdoor Education Foundation, with $378.54 raised toward a $1,000 goal (38% raised). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon

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