What to know about the 2026 Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Marathon
The Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Marathon will include a marathon and half-marathon April 11 and a 5K April 12.
The Milwaukee Marathon is back. The popular spring event, now with the Journal Sentinel as a title sponsor , includes a marathon and half-marathon on Saturday, April 11, and a 5K on Sunday, April 12. Here's what else to know about the 2026 Milwaukee Marathon: Is the course the same as the Milwaukee Marathon last year?
Yes, it is the same course as 2025, with no changes to the full, half or 5K. The races starts on North Harbor Boulevard near the Summerfest grounds, then flow up Lincoln Memorial Drive and the Oak Leaf Trail before reversing course. The final six miles run through the Third Ward and Walker's Point before ending at Humboldt Park in Bay View.
Here is the course map . What time do the races start? The marathon and half-marathon start at 7 a.
m. April 11. The 5K starts at 8:30 a.