There are several excellent marathons that take place during the summer months. The Wisconsin Marathon each features beautiful scenery and a well-planned course. Here are the top three events that a runner should attend if they are interested in running the Wisconsin Marathon.
1. Rome Lakefront Marathon
This Wisconsin Marathon has been around for a full three decades. The Milwaukee Lakeshore Marathon course runs through rural Wisconsin for the first several miles and along the shores of Lake Michigan (hence the name Lakeshore Marathon). The Milwaukee Lakeshore Marathon serves as the site of the USATF Wisconsin Championship as well as the Road Runners Club of America National Marathon Championship. The female and male first place winners of the Lake Marathon are promised $500 each.
In addition to the full-length Wisconsin Marathon, the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon hosts a team event in which teams of three complete the full race with each teammate running a third of the marathon. The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon also provides an event to encourage children to be physically active. Lake Marathon Kids Run allows children five to fourteen to run the full distance along the lakefront marathon course. three months and they completed their last milestone at the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon.
2. American Birkebeiner Trail Run
The Birkebeiner is best known as a long-distance ski race held in Hayward, Wisconsin. Now the course of the American Birkebeiner also hosts the Wisconsin Marathon, as well as a Marathon, a public car race, a time of 21 kilometers walk, run 5 kilometers and walk 5 kilometers. The Birkebeienr trail run is held annually in late September. This race is easily the most difficult marathon in Wisconsin, given the mountainous terrain. The course has several steep hills, including Firetower Hill and the infamous (but aptly named) “Hill Bitch”. The Birkebeiner trail course is often completed by the same skiers who complete the Birkebeiner ski race in winter, making it a great gathering place for the skiing community.
3. Foxes States Marathon
Located in and around Appleton, Wisconsin, this Wisconsin Marathon has been a popular event for the last twenty years. The Wisconsin Marathon takes place in mid-September every year. The Fox Cities Marathon also includes a half marathon and no marathon race for those who prefer to run a shorter distance than a kids fun run. Even on the weekend of the Fox Cities Marathon, the affinity Health and Wellness Expo is held, where a multitude of exhibits are shown. get into running gear and teach participants about fitness and nutrition.
Although the Fox Cities starts in Appleton, it also passes through the beautiful towns of Appleton, Kimberly, Little Chute, Kaukauna, Darboy and Menasha, before ending in Neenah.
