2026 Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Marathon

Warm up those running shoes for the highly anticipated return of the 2026 Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Marathon. With the Marathon and Half Marathon on April 11th, 2026 and the 5K on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Take Miltown by foot as you explore the best views Brew City has to offer in our marathon and half marathon distances. 


Expo: Friday, April 10th
AM Expo: Friday, April 10 11am-4:00

A new incentive for individual volunteers at the packet pick up!  Individuals who want to volunteer will receive a discounted registration after completing volunteer shift! After your volunteer shift see the volunteer coordinator to register.  Prices for volunteers who have completed the volunteer shift are as follows $20 for 5k, $50 for half marathon, and $75 for marathon.  Volunteers interested in this incentive must register here, spots are limited, sign up today!

PM Expo: Friday, April 10 3:15pm-7:00pm

A new incentive for individual volunteers at the packet pick up!  Individuals who want to volunteer will receive a discounted registration after completing volunteer shift! After your volunteer shift see the volunteer coordinator to register.  Prices for volunteers who have completed the volunteer shift are as follows $20 for 5k, $50 for half marathon, and $75 for marathon.  Volunteers interested in this incentive must register here, spots are limited, sign up today!

Race Day: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Start Line and Gear Check 5:00am-8am
Finish Line & Gear Check 6am-10:30am
Finish Line and Gear Check 10am-2pm
Aid Station 1 - Lincoln Memorial Drive and E Lafayette Hill
Aid Station 2 - Newberry and Oakland
Aid Station 3 - Lincoln Memorial and Ravine Rd
Aid Station 4 -Clybourn and Art Museum
Aid Station 5 - Oak Leaf Trail and Estabrook
Aid Station 6 - Oak Leaf Trail and Lydell
Aid Station 7 - Oak Leaf & N Sydney Pl
Aid Station 8- Water St and Pittsburgh
Aid Station 9- Kinnickinnic and Ward St
Race Day 5k -Washington Park Sunday, April 12th 5k
Start Line & Finish Line