Kenosha · United States

Marathon races near Kenosha

2 races in 2026 next one in 17 days

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Upcoming Marathon races near Kenosha

JUL 1

Run · road · Marathon

Sea Me Run Nova Scotia Marathon

Barrington · 55 km away

AUG 1

Run · road · Marathon

Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Milwaukee

Menomonee Falls · 68 km away

Kenosha · 80 km

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Recurring 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

Trailbreaker is Waukesha’s running event, held annually in Wisconsin since 1993. It offers a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K run/walk, accommodating marathoners, shorter-distance runners, walkers, and local families. The event began with a marathon, half marathon, and 5K, later adding the 10K. Since 2009, the Park Foundation of Waukesha, a volunteer-led nonprofit, has managed the event, with proceeds supporting city parks, trails, recreation programs, and the urban forest. The marathon begins in a downtown park, follows the Fox River Corridor through Waukesha, and connects with the paved Glacial Drumlin Trail. On the Lapham Peak route, runners leave the pavement around mile 11.3 for a rugged 2.36-mile section of the Ice Age National Trail, ascend to the 40-foot Lapham Peak Tower, ring the bell, and return toward Waukesha. This route gains 438 feet from the start to the tower's summit. If snow, ice, or wet trail conditions affect the rough section, the race can use an alternate certified marathon route that stays on the Glacial Drumlin Trail toward Waterville Lake, providing a flatter option.

Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K starts from Veterans Park in Milwaukee and gives runners a spring race on the Lake Michigan side of the city. The lineup covers the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, an untimed 5K, and virtual versions of the main distances, so it works for marathoners, casual runners, and people who want the event without the clock. It is part of the Run Wisconsin Race Series, and its April slot usually brings early-spring Milwaukee weather in the 40s and 50s. The course uses Milwaukee’s lakefront and city neighborhoods, with long flat stretches along Lake Michigan and Lincoln Memorial Drive plus gentler rolling sections away from the water. Runners pass through the Historic Third Ward and the Brady Street entertainment district, which gives the race more of a city tour feel than a simple out-and-back by the lake. The flatter lakefront miles make it a practical choice for runners chasing a personal best or a Boston qualifying time. The finish leans into the Brew City name with a craft beer celebration, and all distances get finisher medals, with runners also choosing a pullover or another finisher item.

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About Marathon races in Kenosha

Kenosha Base Miles By The Lake

Kenosha hosts 6 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.