Event Details
Get ready to hit the streets of Milwaukee on Saturday, April 10th & Sunday, April 11th, 2027, for a race experience like no other! Whether you're chasing a personal best in the Marathon, cruising through the Half Marathon, or gearing up for the 5K, each course offers a scenic journey through the heart of the city—from the vibrant start on Harbor Drive to the energetic finish at Humboldt Park.
Packet Pick-Up
Date: Friday, April 9th, 2027
Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location:
Baird Center*
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
*Please enter via the North entrance of the Baird Center, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave. Expo is located on the 100-Level.
Packet Mailing
Save time on packet pick-up by adding on packet mailing at registration! Already registered? Don’t worry! You can add it on through your EnMotive account by following these instructions.
The deadline to add packet mailing to your registration is March 21st, 2027 at 11:59 PM CST. Please note, we are unable to mail out packets after the packet mailing deadline has passed.
Parking
Event parking information can be found online for Milwaukee Downtown Parking. Please be sure to give yourself enough time to park, stretch and get to the start line for the 7:00 AM start.
Shuttles
After the race, shuttles buses will run from Humboldt Park back to the start line at North Harbor Drive. Shuttles will run from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM and leave from S. Howell Ave and Montana Street which is at the NW corner of the park.
Gear Check
Pacers
Full Marathon
Will range from 3:00 to 5:00 finish times in the following 15-minute increments: 3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:50, 3:55, 4:05, 4:20, 4:35, 4:50, 5:00
Half Marathon
Will range from 1:30 to 3:00 finish times in the following 10-minute increments: 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10. 2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50, 3:00
Elite Runners
Fast deserves first-class treatment. If you’ve posted an exceptional marathon or half marathon finish time within the past two years, you may qualify for our Elite Runner Program, designed to give top competitors the race-day experience they’ve earned.
Elite runners enjoy access to a dedicated Elite Runner Corral at the very front of the start line, ensuring a clean, unobstructed launch and the best possible conditions to chase a PR. Even better—qualified athletes receive a complimentary entry to this year’s race as our way of recognizing your hard-earned performance.
To apply for a fully comped entry as an elite athlete, please click the apply today button below to submit your application!
Male Elite Runner Corral Qualifying Times
MARATHON - 2:27
HALF MARATHON - 1:11
Female Elite Runner Corral Qualifying Times
MARATHON – 2:59
HALF MARATHON – 1:25
Standards for both the marathon and half marathon must have been run within 18 months of the race to qualify. Athletes applying for elite complimentary entry will not be included in the Age Group results or awards. They will be categorized in the overall Elite results only.
Applications must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the event. Late entries will not be accommodated. An elite complimentary entry is non-transferable and only applies to the Half Marathon and Marathon distances. Other distances do not qualify.
Awards
This year’s Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Marathon is even better with our NEW overall and age group awards! If you have any questions about awards, check out our FAQs!
Overall Awards
Overall awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Winners will be announced at the Post Race Party at the DJ Stage and will receive an exclusive award onsite. Overall winners will also receive the below prize pack: Half Marathon & Marathon Overall:
- 1st Place - $500 + Exclusive award onsite + free entry into next year’s event
- 2nd Place - $250 + Exclusive award onsite + 75% off entry into next year’s event
- 3rd Place - $125 + Exclusive award onsite + 50% off entry into next year’s event
5K Overall:
- 1st Place - $250 + Exclusive award onsite + free entry into next year’s event
- 2nd Place - $150 + Exclusive award onsite + 75% off entry into next year’s event
- 3rd Place - $100 + Exclusive award onsite + 50% off entry into next year’s event
Age Group Awards
Age group awards will be given to the top three male and female winners in the following age groups for the 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+ (The 5K will also have its own division of 9 and under). Age group awards will be mailed out 4-6 weeks after the event.
- 1st Place - Exclusive award + free entry into next year’s event
- 2nd Place - Exclusive award + 75% off entry into next year’s event
- 3rd Place - Exclusive award + 50% off entry into next year’s event
Wheelchair Division
Awards will be presented to the top three male and female wheelchair finishers in each distance. See more information on participating in the Wheelchair Division.
