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Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USAug 22, 202742.195km · 21.1km · 5km
Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0
Race date in 317 days
Aug 22, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Wausau · 42.195km · 21.1km · 5km
Entry fee
$50Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenMon, September 28, 2026 ~ TBDSee how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg race photo
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About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

It is the 15th running of the Wausau Marathon.

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.

Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

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

Race reports: 2
DavidRan in 2015 · Finish time 4:38:47
“I just wanted to finish the race at whatever pace felt most comfortable.”

At the Wausau Marathon, the runner accompanied someone tackling their first full marathon. As heat and fatigue intensified late on, they alternated walking and running to finish in 4 hours 38 minutes 47 seconds.

Read the original on David
JoeRan in 2015 · Finish time 4:37:50
“I shifted back to slower run/walk ratios but never really found a rhythm the rest of the way home.”

At the Wausau Marathon, the runner planned a run-walk strategy to finish under 4 hours. Heat and dehydration slowed them after halfway, leading to much walking late on and a 4 hour 37 minute 50 second finish.

Read the original on Joe

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Full recap

Wausau Marathon · Full recap

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 Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg — 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 $50

Wausau Marathon by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg · until Oct 1, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $40

Wausau Half Marathon by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg · until Oct 1, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Relay

Entry cost $120

Wausau Marathon RELAY · until Oct 1, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:30
START

1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Marathon Park

Finish · Google Maps
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The event is the Wausau Marathon RELAY.

Start line is located at 1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI, and departure time is 6:30 a.m. local time.

The finishing point is Marathon Park.

Typical race-season temperature: around 19°C (66°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — no train/subway station in Wausau; local Metro Ride bus system exists but no route confirmed to the…
  • IC cardWausau's Metro Ride bus system charges $1.75 cash per ride (or $11 for a 10-ride token strip), with no…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — no train/subway station in Wausau; local Metro Ride bus system exists but no route confirmed to the venue

Start/finish is at Marathon Park, 1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI. Course loops through Schofield, Weston, Rothschild, and Rib Mountain, crossing the Wisconsin River multiple times.

This is the 15th annual running and a Boston/Chicago/NYC qualifier course; specific transit/parking logistics were not detailed on the public race page.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start (Marathon Park, 1201 Stewart Ave)

Finish is at Marathon Park, the same venue as the start.

Map

IC card

Wausau's Metro Ride bus system charges $1.75 cash per ride (or $11 for a 10-ride token strip), with no tap-card system - exact change is needed as drivers don't make change. Monthly passes ($42) are available at the Metro Ride office (420 Plumer St), but the Wausau Marathon route and most race logistics are easiest reached by car.

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.

Average temperature: 19°C.

August in Wausau offers favorable conditions for running.

The key is the wait before the start.

If the body cools down, the first 5km will be spent warming up.

The race venue is in an area without public transportation, so plans should assume travel by car or rental car.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

The point where runners most often fall apart in full marathon is around 30km.

Saving 30 seconds in the first half can preserve 5 minutes in the second.

Do not skip aid stations; take a little at each one.

The 06:30 start is early.

Counting backward from the time needed to wake up, eat breakfast and travel, staying near start line the night before is more convenient.

Times are local to Wausau. 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.

Wausau 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 Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

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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.

Wausau 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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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Wausau 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 Wausau.

Total cost and budget for Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Wausau runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg

FAQ
When does Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, August 22, 2027 in Wausau, WI, United States.

How much is the Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $50.

What distances does Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 5K.

What time does Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:30.

Where does Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg 2027 start?

1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI.

Where does Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg 2027 finish?

Marathon Park.

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