Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon

OCT
3-4
2026
Run the scenic Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon weekend with full, half, 5K and Walk the Hoan events, many miles along Lake Michigan and over the Hoan Bridge. Try the Own the Hoan challenge to earn extra swag and a third medal.
3-4 Oct 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon is a multi-race weekend held in early October in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The event is organized by the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon in association with the Badgerland Striders. The course goes across the Hoan Bridge and runs along Lake Michigan for over 40 percent of the route. The first 10 miles of the half marathon and full marathon follow the same course. An indoor waiting area is available a short distance from the start.

Race details

  • Full Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • 5K Run
  • Walk the Hoan

Time limits are published for each event: the full and half marathon have a 6.5 hour limit, and the 5K Run and Walk have a 90 minute limit. The event offers an "Own the Hoan" challenge for participants who run the 5K on Saturday and also complete either the half marathon or full marathon on Sunday; challenge finishers receive a bonus third medal and additional swag. The This Time Tomorrow Foundation Gold team is active at the event; team participants are listed as raising at least $100 to receive a custom TTTF runners jersey. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
5 km
5k Run
Walk the Hoan

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