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.