Registration Update relating to Covid-19
Planning for this year’s race is full steam ahead and registration is up 40% from last year! However, we realize that many potential runners are in a “wait and see” approach and we can certainly appreciate that. As we transition into our third tier of progressive pricing, and to help ease concerns, we wanted to share a couple of plans we have in place:
(1) We are freezing major spending amounts until we feel confident that those expenses would be reimbursed, or we feel there is no jeopardy in the need to cancel our event.
(2) We promise to communicate any and all potential discussions/concerns with you on our website, social media and email blasts.
(3) In the unfortunate chance that we have cancel our event, we will be offering NO CHARGE deferments or some type of refund and coupon good for Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon merchandise.
(4) Our event offers very low cost race insurance that covers illness or injury. While it will not cover event cancellations, this would be a great suggestion to save money and sign up prior to higher registration fees.
Nobody knows what the future will bring, but we assure you that we are committed to holding a safe, fun and well-organized race experience. If (and hopefully when) we get the “all-clear” we will be announcing some BIG THINGS that we think you will LOVE. Fingers crossed and get ready for some fun times ahead.
-Scott Stauske, RD
Seriously LOVED finishing on the Summerfest grounds. That was PERFECT! You guys put on a GREAT race. There is always A LOT of support throughout the run. Many thanks to the locals, volunteers and everyone involved with this event. It’s TOP NOTCH!
Jose Vaga
Such a well run race. Loved every minute of it.
Jason Moderi
Such an awesome race! Well done! My first marathon and I would totally do it again. Thank you to ALL of the amazing volunteers and police officers for being on the course.
Amy Ruehlow
Every single volunteer was amazing, especially the water stops!! Every single water stop was amazing and had just great energy!
Amanda Riesenberg
This was my first marathon and I couldn’t have chosen a better event. The organization of the race, the volunteers, and the community support. I can’t wait to run it again in 2020.
Larry Spore
This was the best race I’ve ran! Beautiful course, beautiful and clean city, wonderful volunteers, aide stations were amazing and I BQ for the first time! Worth the drive from St Louis.
Racheal Leslie
I had so much fun (despite the pain) that I didn’t want it to end! I love every mile of this race! I’ve ran this now 6x and can not wait for next year’s!! Thanks for continuing to put together such an awesome and memorable event!
Sarah Nicole
ABOUT US
The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon is a USATF certified course starting at Grafton High School. This flat, scenic, point-to-point course travels south through rural countryside, quiet neighborhoods and finishes along the shores of Lake Michigan.
CHECK OUT OUR 10/6/2019 RECAP VIDEO
OFFICIAL PHOTOS
We know that photos are an important part of your experience and we got some great shots of you to celebrate your accomplishments. Check out the site and download as many photos as you like courtesy of the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon.
Blog post worth reading from 2019
Tim Cigleski, runner and author, uses both of his talents to share a story that you will be better for reading. Check it out on Medium.
2019 RECAP
Scott Stauske, Race Director of The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, more affectionately known as LFM, says the marathon is an event that caters to runners of all abilities. Each year LFM hosts a large number of first-time marathoners, runners with their eye on a BQ, and veteran runners out to check off a new state. All of these people come together on the first Sunday of October.
MARATHON GUIDE
Our 2019 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon booklet has information on parking, schedules and great information for anyone participating or spectating at the event.
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