Course Information

Maitaining Pace on the Hoan Bridge

The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon has applied for permits that require re-opening of streets in a structured time-frame. For your safety and information, we wish to inform you of the following time-frame checkpoints that will be enforced:

Half Marathon participants should be:

Full Marathon participants should be:

NOTE: The Hoan Bridge is not a pedestrian bridge and therefore we cannot allow for “rules of the road” finishes.  In the event that you are unable to maintain the above paces, we will ask you to board our SAG wagon or to notify an Aid Station volunteer who will call for a ride taking you to the Finish line which will result in a DNF.

Milwaukee Hoan Bridge

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Start & Finish Line Locations

Did you know?

The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon and Half Marathon courses are USATF certified course (Certification code: W123028DM).  Yes, it is a Boston Marathon qualifier!

Runner Tracking

The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon has a custom app that will allow your friends and family to track your progress along the route AND even allow you to take a “selfie” with your finish time posted on it! Downloads of the app will be available in September.

Water and Bathroom Stops

Each aid station will have Culligan filtered water, Gatorade Edurance formula and portable toilets. GU brand gels will be available on the course at three locations. Water stops are located approximately every 2 miles.