• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Milwaukee
  • Event dates
  • Open entry

Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
18:29/km

6:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
69/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
23 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Scenery
Coastal, Lakeside, Waterfront, City, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon Half Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

Where does the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon Half Marathon route go?

It passes Baird Center, Lake Michigan shoreline, Hoan Bridge and Urban Park / Summerfest grounds.

What should runners know on race day for the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon Half Marathon?

Official pace teams provided for both the full and half marathon.

Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • Lakeside
  • Waterfront
  • City
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Scenic Tour
  • Community

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
Limited to 3,500 half-marathon runners
Field cap
3,500

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
6.5-hour time limit; must reach the Hoan Bridge (approx. mile 7.5) by 9:15am and the finish by 1:30pm

Race day logistics

Pacers
Official pace teams provided for both the full and half marathon.
Expo / packet pickup
MLM Expo provides packet pickup and last-chance registration; there is no race-day registration. Registration via the Haku platform remains open until capacity or until October 1, 2026.

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Landmarks
Baird Center, Lake Michigan shoreline, Hoan Bridge, Urban Park / Summerfest grounds
Notable features
  • Indoor pre-race waiting area near the start line
  • pace teams provided for the full and half marathon

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 15°CTypical temperature
  • 21 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 69Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.