Madeline Island Marathon
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Madeline Island Marathon
The Madeline Island Marathon and Half Marathon takes place on Madeline Island in La Pointe, Wisconsin on May 22, 2027. Both events start and finish at Joni's Beach and follow loop courses with short out-and-back sections that run through forests and along island shoreline.
Both courses are USATF certified, and the full marathon is an official Boston qualifier. The routes are mainly paved with about three to four miles of gravel, they are open to traffic, and runners are restricted to one side of the road. Volunteers and law enforcement will be at some intersections; runners are advised to run single file and avoid music devices.
Course support includes aid stations roughly every 2 to 3 miles supplying water and an electrolyte or carbohydrate drink; runners should bring personal nutrition as needed. Porta-potties are available at the start/finish and at points along the course. A gear check tent is located at Joni's Beach and clear bags are provided at bib pickup.
Field sizes are limited: the marathon is capped at 125 runners and the half marathon at 325 runners. Both races have a 7 hour time limit. Ferry access is available from Bayfield for passengers, bikes, and vehicles with an approximate 25 minute crossing; ferry schedules vary and are weather dependent.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 26.2 Miles Marathon
- 13.1 Miles Half Marathon