Milwaukee Marathon

Milwaukee Marathon takes place in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, over April 10 and 11, 2027. The marathon (26.2 miles) and the half marathon (13.1 miles) are both run on April 10, with the 5K following on April 11. The marathon is a certified Boston qualifier, and the route makes the most of the city, with river views, neighborhood support along the way, and an energetic finish.

That certification is the reason to circle this one if you are chasing a Boston time: a spring date gives you the whole winter to build. Plan a 16-week block with a long run reaching 20 miles, one marathon-pace session most weeks, and a three-week taper. If the full is too much this year, the half is a natural stepping stone, and the 5K gives families a shorter option on the second day.