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Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K race photo

Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K race photo
Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K race photo
Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K race photo
Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K race photo
Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K race photo
Milwaukee
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Race date in 184 days
Apr 17, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Milwaukee · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$99.99From the 2026 edition
Status
SoonTBD ~ Fri, April 16, 2027See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held in Milwaukee, with events including the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

It's part of the Run Wisconsin series.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Course preview

Go&Race · Course preview

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
About 10K · 10K - Extended Online

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI

Start · Google Maps

The event is divided into nine races, including the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K.

Start line is located at 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, with a local start time of 8 a.m.

Typical race-season temperature: around 7°C (44°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start
Series
Run Wisconsin Race Series

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startThe Hop streetcar L-Line eastern terminus (The Couture, at Michigan St / N.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

The Hop streetcar L-Line eastern terminus (The Couture, at Michigan St / N. Lincoln Memorial Dr / Clybourn St), Milwaukee

Start/finish is both at 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive (Veterans Park area).

From The Hop's L-Line terminus at The Couture it's directly across N. Lincoln Memorial Drive.

Rideshare drop-off is recommended at Prospect Ave & Brady St, then a ~0.5-mile walk across the Oak Leaf Trail pedestrian bridge to the venue.

Getting to the finish

Same as start (The Hop L-Line / Couture terminus, ~0.5 mi via Oak Leaf Trail bridge)

Course starts and finishes at the same lakefront location (1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr).

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Registration is available online through RunSignUp.

Online advance registration is confirmed to close at 11:59 p.m. local time (CDT) on April 15, two days before the race.

Entry fee are tiered by distance;

based on the previous year, full marathon was around $100, half marathon around $70, the 10K around $50, and the 5K in the low $40s.

The race starts and finishes at Veterans Park in downtown Milwaukee and is one of the events in the Run Wisconsin Race Series.

Times are local to Milwaukee. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Milwaukee | General Mitchell International Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service

$207

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Milwaukee Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Hotels near the Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K start line in Milwaukee

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

East Side Luxury 1BR Apt - Near Brady St with Balcony and Lounge - Sleeps 4

Accommodation · 1.1km

9.7/10(14)
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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Milwaukee | General Mitchell International Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service

$207

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Milwaukee Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Milwaukee Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

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Milwaukee car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Milwaukee Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

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Madison|Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Dane County Regional Airport

$195

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Milwaukee: Art Museum Art and Architecture Tour – With a Docent/Historian Guide

$202

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Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art Admission Ticket

$22

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Where runners eat in Milwaukee

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Chicago classic food & walking tour

Includes free bicycle and kayak rental · $20

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Special Brunch, Lunch or Dinner River Cruise in Chicago

$120

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What to see in Milwaukee after the race

Seeing Milwaukee with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Chicago Architecture River Cruise Half-Day All-Inclusive Tour

$46

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Total cost and budget for Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Milwaukee runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

FAQ
When does Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, April 17, 2027 in Milwaukee, WI, United States.

What distances does Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2027 start?

1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the Brew City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2027 course like?

The event is divided into nine races, including the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K.

Start line is located at 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, with a local start time of 8 a.m.

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