pacertrip.Races
PACERTRIP CITY EDITIONUS / RACE GUIDE
EPIC Marathon and Running Festival race photo

EPIC Marathon and Running Festival

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

EPIC Marathon and Running Festival race photoGreen Bay
US
Milwaukee3181 at en.wikipedia · Public domainChris Rand · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 212 days
May 16, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Green Bay · 42.195km · 21.1km · 5km
Entry fee
$115Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenWed, July 15, 2026 ~ Sat, May 15, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026
EPIC Marathon and Running Festival race photo
Milwaukee3181 at en.wikipedia · Public domain
EPIC Marathon and Running Festival race photo
Chris Rand · CC BY-SA 4.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About EPIC Marathon and Running Festival — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A race week held in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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.

EPIC Marathon and Running Festival 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.

2025 EPIC Marathon and Running Festival Highlight

Focal Flame

View on YouTube

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 EPIC Marathon and Running Festival — 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.

Marathon

Entry cost $115

until Jan 1, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $100

until Jan 1, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $35

until Jan 1, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Marathon Relay

Entry cost $275

until Dec 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About Half Marathon Relay · Kid's Dash

Half Marathon Relay

Entry cost $140

until Dec 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Kid's Dash

Entry cost $15

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

EPIC Marathon and Running Festival course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km07:00
Half21.0975km07:00
5K5km07:45
START

2351 Holmgren Way Suite 101, Green Bay, WI

Start · Google Maps

The events are divided into 6 categories, including the Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, and Half Marathon Relay.

The start is at 2351 Holmgren Way Suite 101, Green Bay, WI, at a local time of 7:00 a.m.

Typical race-season temperature: around 12°C (54°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your EPIC Marathon and Running Festival 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

Pick up your bib at the expo

EPIC Event Center, Green Bay, WI

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startCormier Road, outside EPIC Event Center, Ashwaubenon, WI (Green Bay area, near Lambeau Field)
  • Getting to the finishSame location — Cormier Road outside EPIC Event Center
  • Transit cardGreen Bay Metro uses the reloadable Tap-N-Go card (about $3), buyable at the Passenger Center, plus a GBM…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Cormier Road, outside EPIC Event Center, Ashwaubenon, WI (Green Bay area, near Lambeau Field)

Official info: Cormier Road between Holmgren Way and Collear Ct. is closed to ALL traffic for the start/finish.

Parking: first-come, first-served at EPIC Event Center, entry via Willard Drive or Holmgren Way; overflow parking on nearby public streets/lots once full.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location — Cormier Road outside EPIC Event Center

Course loops through Ashwaubenon, Green Bay, Allouez, Fox River Trail and past Lambeau Field before finishing down Holmgren Way to Cormier Road.

Map

Start shuttle

School-bus shuttles run Sunday only (event day) for marathon/half-marathon runners and family, picking up at predetermined partner hotels.

Transit card

Green Bay Metro uses the reloadable Tap-N-Go card (about $3), buyable at the Passenger Center, plus a GBM E-Fare mobile app for tapping fares directly from your phone. Cash is also accepted on board.

Green Bay is a mid-size city primarily navigated by car/rideshare for race logistics, with the bus system mainly useful for local commuting rather than airport/venue transfers.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
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.

Based on the previous year's race, Entry fee cost $135 for full marathon and $120 for half marathon,

with prices increasing to $150 and $125, respectively, after mid-May under a tiered pricing structure.

Marathon Relay ($315→$330), half marathon Relay ($175→$200), and Kid's Dash ($20→$25) events are also offered.

The marathon, half marathon, and Relay start at 7:00 a.m.;

the 5K starts at 8:00 a.m.;

and the Kid's Dash starts at 10:00 a.m. Participant bib and gear pickup takes place at the EPIC Event Center in Green Bay from 4:00–7:00 p.m. on the Friday before the race and from 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Same-day on-site pickup is also available, but is reportedly subject to an additional $30 fee.

The race package is said to include a commemorative T-shirt, free beer and food after finishing,

free digital photos, on-site parking, and admission to live performances.

Times are local to Green Bay. 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.

Green Bay Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

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

View on EconomyBookings

Green Bay Car Rental (Qeeq)

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

View on Qeeq

Hotels near the EPIC Marathon and Running Festival start line in Green Bay

Hotels that make race morning easy

View all →

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

Swipe sideways to see more hotels.

Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

View all →

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

Green Bay Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

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

View on EconomyBookings

Green Bay Car Rental (Qeeq)

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

View on Qeeq
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Green Bay with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Green Bay.

Total cost and budget for EPIC Marathon and Running Festival

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · Trip.comFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

Once saved, you can open this page without an internet connection

Runner stories and questions about EPIC Marathon and Running Festival

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Green Bay runners' room

Frequently asked questions about EPIC Marathon and Running Festival

FAQ
When does EPIC Marathon and Running Festival 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, May 16, 2027 in Green Bay, WI, United States.

How much is the EPIC Marathon and Running Festival 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $115.

What distances does EPIC Marathon and Running Festival 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 5K.

What time does EPIC Marathon and Running Festival 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does EPIC Marathon and Running Festival 2027 start?

2351 Holmgren Way Suite 101, Green Bay, WI.

What is the EPIC Marathon and Running Festival 2027 course like?

The events are divided into 6 categories, including the Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, and Half Marathon Relay.

The start is at 2351 Holmgren Way Suite 101, Green Bay, WI, at a local time of 7:00 a.m.

When does registration for EPIC Marathon and Running Festival 2027 open?

Registration runs from Wed, July 15, 2026 to Sat, May 15, 2027.

PacerTrip connects you to races, stays, flights and tours. You book and pay on each service; when you go through these links we earn a commission.