Course & Elevation

The Milwaukee Marathon features a scenic urban loop course that showcases the city's neighborhoods, lakefront, and cultural attractions. Runners traverse through downtown Milwaukee, the Third Ward, and along the scenic Lake Michigan shoreline, experiencing the city's rich history and vibrant communities. The relatively flat course with minimal elevation change makes it an excellent race for achieving personal records.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 180 m
Surface road
Profile Flat

Weather on Race Day

14°C

Temperature

65%

Humidity

35%

Rain Chance

Mild autumn weather with cool temperatures typical of October in Wisconsin. Morning starts are chilly, warming slightly during the race; runners should prepare for variable conditions with possible light precipitation.

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