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Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
Datefirst Sunday in October
LocationMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Distance26.2 miles (42.2 km)
Primary sponsorBadgerland Striders
Established1973
Course recordsWomen:
Damaris Areba, 2:37:39 (2023)[1]
Men:
Steve Benson, 2:14:09 (1981)[2]
Official sitewww.milwaukeelakefrontmarathon.org
Participantsover 1600[3]

The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon is an annual marathon held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States. It starts at the Italian Community Center on West Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee and finishes at Henry Maier Festival Park and has a total elevation gain of 626 feet (191 m).[4] As of 2023, it is the largest marathon held in Wisconsin.[5] The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon is somewhat unique among American marathons because it does not have a corporate sponsor and is not for charity; instead it is organized by the Badgerland Striders running group on a "for runners, by runners" model.[6]

In 2008, the Road Runners Club of America recognized the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon as Road Race of the Year.[7][8]

Race history

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The Wisconsin Mayfair Marathon, which started at the Mayfair Mall, was established in 1973 and was the progenitor to what became the Lakefront Marathon.[9][10] In 1982, the Badgerland Striders running group reconstituted the event as the Lakefront Marathon. The 1983 race was known as the Lite Beer Lakefront Marathon.[11][12]

Chip timing was used for the first time at Lakefront Marathon in 1999.[13]

In 2009, pace groups were first a part of Lakefront Marathon to help runners meet their time goals.[14]

In 2010, the Lakefront Marathon was the Road Runners Club of America national marathon championship race.[15]

Until 2023, the Lakefront Marathon was run on a point-to-point course from the Grafton High School in Grafton, Wisconsin, to Veteran's Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on a course that was recognized for being flat and fast.[16] The route change was necessitated by road construction on the original course.[17][18]

In 2022, the Lakefront Marathon was canceled due to permit issues.[19] An unofficial marathon and half marathon called Not Lakefront Marathon took place on October 2, 2022, and 700 to 800 runners participated in it from 20 states.[20][21]

In 2024, the driver of a vehicle experienced a medical emergency and struck a marathon participant.[22]

Race weekend

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The marathon and half marathon both start at 7 am.[23]

Past marathon results

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Date Men's winner Time
(h:m:s) 		Women's winner Time
(h:m:s)
September 20, 1981 Steve Benson 2:14:09[24] Mary Bange fill in
October 13, 1991 Tim Renzelmann 2:22:22[25] Linda Walker 2:43:15[26]
October 9, 1994 Mitchell Craib 2:25:27[27] Ann Schaefers 2:47:31[28]
October 6, 2024 Abraham Kipkemei 2:21:53[29] Alexis Mather 2:46:42[30]

References

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  1. ^ Steele, Ben (1 October 2023). "Kenyan runner sets record at Lakefront Marathon, but there is confusion before she is declared winner". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  2. ^ Dawson, Drew (2 October 2023). "Who won the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon?". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
  3. ^ Reid, Claire (7 October 2024). "Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon and Half Marathon 2024 winners and results". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
  4. ^ "Lakefront Marathon sets a new course". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. 16 June 2022.
  5. ^ Gooden, Isley (1 October 2023). "2023 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon: Participants conquer new course". Fox 6 News (Milwaukee). Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  6. ^ Stuller, Guy (5 October 2002). "Lakefront Marathon". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
  7. ^ Held, Tom (28 January 2009). "Lakefront Marathon scores 2008 Race of the Year Award". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
  8. ^ Andres, Patrick (10 August 2022). "Event basking in national honor". The Blade (Toledo, Ohio).
  9. ^ KOGUTKIEWICZ, James (18 May 2002). "Two seconds for a lifetime - Town of Brookfield firefighter follows mother's path". Freeman, The (Waukesha, WI).
  10. ^ Flaherty, Tom (26 February 1990). "The very long and winding road 41 year old runner finds success, joy in ultra-marathons". Milwaukee Journal.
  11. ^ Braile, Robert (20 May 1984). "How L.I. Runners Train for Olympics". New York Times.
  12. ^ Hobbs, Maurice (16 October 1983). "Two changes coming on how to register for Grandma's". Minneapolis Tribune.
  13. ^ Miller, Stanley (10 October 1999). "These runners will be wearing timepieces on their shoes, Lakefront Marathon organizers using microchips to ensure accurate timing". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
  14. ^ Held, Tom (3 March 2009). "Lakefront Marathon adds pace teams". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
  15. ^ Held, Tom (14 May 2009). "Lakefront Marathon will host RRCA National Championship". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
  16. ^ "Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon back in person on its 40th year". CBS 58 News (Milwaukee). 3 October 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  17. ^ Nickel, Lori (8 February 2023). "After an abrupt cancellation last year, the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon is making plans for an Oct. 1 race. Here's what we know so far". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  18. ^ "Lakefront Marathon sets a new course". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. 16 June 2022.
  19. ^ Glauber, Bill; Spicuzza, Mary (10 September 2022). "2022 Lakefront Marathon canceled - Planners could not find alternate route". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
  20. ^ Nickel, Lori (10 October 2022). "Runners and volunteers at Not Lakefront Marathon show Milwaukee wants a big marathon event". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
  21. ^ "Silver Circle Sports in Oconomowoc to hold 'Non-Canceled Marathon' - Organizers canceled the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon". Freeman, The (Waukesha, WI). 16 September 2022.
  22. ^ Rodriguez, Jessica (6 October 2024). "Runner hit by vehicle during Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon in Cudahy after driver experiences medical emergency". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
  23. ^ Pandey, Maia (3 October 2024). "Road closings for Lakefront Marathon". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
  24. ^ "Benson Captures Milwaukee Marathon". Minneapolis Star. 21 September 1981.
  25. ^ "Briefs". Chicago Tribune. 14 October 1991.
  26. ^ "Briefs". Chicago Tribune. 14 October 1991.
  27. ^ "N.Y. Marathon's Lebow dies". Minneapolis Star Tribune. 10 October 1994.
  28. ^ "N.Y. Marathon's Lebow dies". Minneapolis Star Tribune. 10 October 1994.
  29. ^ Reid, Claire (7 October 2024). "Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon and Half Marathon 2024 winners and results". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
  30. ^ Reid, Claire (7 October 2024). "Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon and Half Marathon 2024 winners and results". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
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