Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Milwaukee

The 2026 race starts at 6 a.m. on August 23 at Menomonee Falls High School.

Marathon Entry fee is $80.

Organizers recommend arriving an hour before the start to allow time for Packet Pickup, restrooms, and warming up.

Unless otherwise announced, parking is near start line.

Bib is normally picked up on site on race day;

early pickup is offered only at some races and is announced separately by email and on the race page.

Safety pins are provided on race day, and bib should be pinned at both top corners on your upper abdomen, because that is where the timing equipment reads it.

Aid station are usually set up every 1.5 to 2 miles.

The race goes on rain or shine.

It is canceled only if conditions such as lightning endanger participants, volunteers, or staff, and even then there are no refunds.

Unless otherwise stated, registration is final: no deferrals, transfers, or refunds.

Headphones are allowed, but you must be able to hear instructions from course marshals.

Awards are based on gun time.

Even at races where chip time is also recorded, rankings are determined by gun time.

These are the standard policies Five Star NTP publishes for all of its races.