Kenosha · United States
Half Marathon races near Kenosha
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Kenosha
JUL 3
18JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)
Elk Grove Village · 66 km away
19JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Sea Me Run Nova Scotia Marathon
Barrington · 55 km away
25JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Heatwave Half Marathon - Milwaukee
Milwaukee · 58 km away
AUG 3
22AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Strider Half Marathon
Milwaukee · 58 km away
23AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Summer Trail Classic
Hoffman Estates · 63 km away
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23AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Milwaukee
Menomonee Falls · 68 km away
SEP 4
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
2026 Crystal Lake Half Marathon & 12K
Crystal Lake · 58 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Moraine Hills Run for the Hills
McHenry · 46 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Fall Color Festival
Whitewater · 79 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Procrastination Run
Waukesha · 53 km away
Kenosha · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Kenosha
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
The 44th Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, Wisconsin's largest and oldest marathon, is set against the backdrop of Milwaukee, offering scenic views of the city's skyline. This established event provides a significant challenge within the local running scene, rooted in a rich history along the Lakefront.
The course travels along the Lake, presenting views throughout the race. Runners will experience the iconic Hoan Bridge as a key feature, making for a journey through Milwaukee on a route celebrated for its distinctive path.
Des Plaines River Trail Races
Spooky Sprint - Milwaukee 5k/10k & Half Marathon
National Sweetest Day
National Sweetest Day marks the conclusion of the Wisconsin Trail Assail Series in Nashotah, Wisconsin, coinciding with the National Sweetest Day holiday. This event offers trail running and walking options: 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, along with a 1K for children under 10. The event typically hosts 100 to 500 participants, taking place within Nashotah Park.
The course features wide, maintained trails covered in wood chips. Over 90% of the race unfolds within the park's wooded areas, passing Forest Lake and Grass Lake. The terrain is characterized as fast and flat, suitable for trail runners seeking less technical challenges on longer distances. Families are included, with children in the 1K receiving their own bibs, and this kids' race is complimentary for registered parents.
Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & Hot Cider Hustle 5K
The Chicago Fall Classic is a fall race day on Chicago’s lakefront, featuring a half marathon, a 10K run/walk, and the Hot Cider Hustle 5K run/walk. Virtual 5K, 10K, and half marathon options are available, alongside a Kid’s Division 5K Fun Run. The half marathon and 10K begin simultaneously, creating a shared run fest atmosphere rather than a single-distance focus.
The courses traverse Montrose Harbor and are USATF-certified, providing runners with an officially measured route. The half marathon and 10K were formerly known as Country Sole, with the Hot Cider Hustle introducing the autumn theme to the shorter race. Upon finishing, participants receive local caramel apples and hot apple cider. Aid stations and restrooms are positioned throughout the course.
Spooky Sprint - Milwaukee
The Spooky Sprint - Milwaukee is a Halloween-themed race morning at Estabrook Park in Shorewood, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1-mile, and Kid's Dash options. Bodies Race Company organizes the event as part of its local race series, catering to runners seeking chip-timed results and families looking for a low-pressure seasonal run.
The courses feature flat, paved loop or out-and-back routes within the park. The 1-mile and Kid's Dash remain untimed. Children 10 and under may enter the dash for free if they forgo the shirt and medal package. Costumes are encouraged, with trick-or-treat aid stations enhancing the Halloween theme. The finish area provides treats, complimentary photos, a DJ, and a costume contest. The 5K, 10K, and half marathon participants receive custom bibs, designer shirts, finisher medals, live results, and age-group awards. Youth pricing is available for the 5K and 10K.
Hot Cider Hustle - Shorewood Half Marathon & 5K
The Hot Cider Hustle in Shorewood, Wisconsin, offers a half marathon and several 5K race options. Participants can select a timed 5K, an untimed 5K, a kids’ 5K for those 12 and under, or virtual options for the 5K and half marathon.
The signature finish-line offerings include hot cider, a caramel apple, and a finisher’s mug for all participants. The kids’ race is untimed, providing the same cider, caramel apple, and mug. The #HotCiderHustle tag serves as a straightforward method for sharing race photos.
Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km
The Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km takes place in late October in Chicago's Lincoln Park. Both the half marathon and 5km begin and end near the Diversey Event Space. The event begins with costume judging prior to the start of the half marathon and 5k, allowing participants to race in attire ranging from a minor Halloween accent to a complete costume suitable for movement.
The half marathon route proceeds south along the lakefront towards the Field Museum before looping back to Lincoln Park, featuring mile markers and four aid stations. The 5k follows the same initial 1.55 miles before turning back. Costumes are a component of the day, with awards for the leading individual and group participants. The event also accommodates practical race-day needs; gear check is available for one standard backpack, which is useful if a costume incorporates an unwieldy item.
Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago
The Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago is an annual Halloween-themed running event in the Chicago area. It offers a half marathon, 10k, 5k, 1 mile, and a Kid's Dash. The event is designed for families and mixed groups, not exclusively serious racers, and includes chip timing, live results, and awards for the main timed races.
The shorter distances allow parents, kids, first-timers, and casual walkers to participate on the same day. The Kid's Dash is open to children 10 and under. Kids can run the Kid's Dash without charge if they opt out of the shirt and medal package. All finishers receive race items like a custom bib, designer shirt, and medal. Free participant photos and treats are available at the finish line. A virtual option allows individuals to run independently and still get the event gear.
Bucks & Does 13.1 Pointer
The Bucks & Does 13.1 Pointer is a Wisconsin race that uses deer-season wordplay. Runners can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, named the 5-Pointer, 10-Pointer, and 13.1-Pointer, respectively. The event takes place in November, serving as preparation for Wisconsin's deer season. It also offers a 5 Pointer Walk, 5K Ruck, 10K Ruck, a free Bambi Run for children, and an early start option for the half marathon.
The course specifics are not detailed, but the race strongly embraces its theme. Participants receive a wooden finisher medal known as a woodle. Deer puns are incorporated throughout the event, and runners are informed that they may see actual deer along the course or within the surrounding woods. The name originated from a community naming competition, where "Bucks & Does Fifty Pointer" was the winning entry before the event's current lineup was established around the pointer-distance format.
Turkey Trails - Milwaukee
Turkey Trails - Milwaukee is a Thanksgiving-themed race held at Veterans Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile, Kids Dash, a virtual race option, or a Volunteer then Run entry. The in-person race morning begins with packet pickup, followed by the Kids Dash shortly before the National Anthem and the main race start. The 5K, 10K, and half marathon events feature chip timing, live results, and awards. The Kids Dash, 1-mile, and virtual events are untimed.
The event is designed for families and regular runners alike. Children aged 10 and under can participate in the Kids Dash, and those who opt out of the shirt and medal can run this dash without charge. Youth pricing is available for 5K and 10K runners aged 12 and under. All finishers receive race merchandise, including a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a medal. The Kids Dash participants receive a mini bib and a youth-sized shirt. Free race photos and pie are provided at the finish line. Virtual runners can complete their race anywhere, submit a result, and will receive a mailed packet containing a digital bib, shirt, and medal.
Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K
The Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K is a Chicago race series with two distances: a half marathon and a 10K. Both routes are USATF certified, and the race is built around the city’s lakefront, with runners moving through Lincoln Park and along Lake Michigan.
The setup is practical for everyday runners, with aid stations and plenty of toilets along the course. At the finish, the race leans into its Chicago identity with Portillo’s and Chicago-inspired finisher medals, and the series has already marked a decade of running in the city.
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About Half Marathon races in Kenosha
Kenosha Base Miles By The Lake
Kenosha hosts 24 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals build running weeks around Lake Michigan, the Kenosha harbor, and the city parks. Kenosha Running Club keeps it simple with group runs along the Kenosha harbor, workouts on the track, monthly meetings/potlucks, other non-running social events, and a Saturday run. Washington Park, Library Park, Shiloh Park, Prairie Springs Park, and Petrifying Springs Park all work for easy Z2 days. The Kenosha harbor loop is 7 km and gains 67 m. The Lake Michigan shoreline route runs 41 km and gains 5 m. Wisconsin Marathon, Wisconsin Half Marathon, Wisconsin 5k, Firecracker 5k/1-Mile Fun Run, Turkey Day Run, and Harvest Moon Run give the calendar its anchor events.
Locals ride Kenosha like a lake town with a track habit. KR Bike Club serves southeastern Wisconsin with organized, regular rides of varying lengths and speeds, and locals encourage you to ride where it’s cooler by the lake. Kenosha Velosport Cycling races track, road, cyclocross, and mountain bike, so crit legs, base miles, and fall mud all fit here. Washington Park Velodrome is the oldest operating velodrome in the United States, and Tuesday Night Racing runs there all summer. The climbs sit around park ave hill, while most course work stays flat and fast. Battle on the Border, Wisconsin Cyclocross Series, Kenosha Velocross, Tour de Turtle, and Pleasant Prairie Triathlon 2026 keep riders honest.
May through August gives Kenosha its cleanest training rhythm because the Washington Park Velodrome runs American Track Cycling sanctioned races and training sessions through summer. Warm summers make lakefront running, harbor loops, and cooler-by-the-lake rides feel natural, especially when intervals get sharp. Runners use the parks and shoreline for steady base miles, while cyclists split road evenings, track practices, and longer weekend rides. Winter changes the plan without killing it. Cold winters bring heavy fall and winter snowstorms, including blizzards, so runners pick their footing and cyclists move indoor training onto smart trainers from November through February.