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La Pointe, WI

Madeline Island Marathon

Sat, May 22, 2027

A USATF-certified marathon and half on Madeline Island, the largest of Lake Superior's Apostle Islands.

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Distance
Marathon+$10 in 54 days (Goes up to $139.00 on Jan 1, 2027)$129.00 + fee$137.61
Half Marathon+$10 in 54 days (Goes up to $109.00 on Jan 1, 2027)$99.00 + fee$105.84
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Where & when

Venue
Joni's Beach
668 Fort Rd
La Pointe, WI 54850
Start times
Sat, May 22, 2027
8:30 AM CDTSat
Race-day weatherTypically 63° / 40°
USATF sealUSATF Certified Courses
Marathon · WI17014DMValid through Dec 31, 2027Map
Half Marathon · WI17013DMValid through Dec 31, 2027Map

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Photos by: Steve Aggergaard Photography, Aravaipa Running, Aggergaard Photography

About this event

The Madeline Island Marathon and Half Marathon starts and finishes at Joni's Beach in La Pointe, Wisconsin, a few blocks from the ferry landing on Madeline Island, the largest of Lake Superior's Apostle Islands. The island is a 25-minute ferry ride from Bayfield. Both courses are USATF-certified loops with a short out-and-back, mainly paved with 3 to 4 miles of gravel, winding through forest and along the lakeshore. The full is a Boston Qualifier. Capped at 125 for the full and 325 for the half, so it stays uncrowded. Aid stations roughly every 2 to 3 miles. Seven hour time limit.

What's included

  • Long-sleeve tech shirt
  • Custom finisher medal made by a local artisan, Grace Hogan Jewelry
  • Post-race cookout and one free beverage
  • Post-race party with live music and awards
  • Gear check at the start/finish

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Race policy: Withdraw by Apr 22 for 75% race credit.
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Withdraw
75% race credit through Apr 22, then 50% race credit (injury, illness or family emergency) through May 17, then nothing back. Credit is good for 12 months. Credit you used on this entry isn't re-issued.
Pregnancy
Withdraw any time before race day for 100% race credit, good for 24 months.
Transfer
Not allowed.
Defer
Not offered.
Change distance
Yourself, from your registration. Moving up pays the difference.

Stay & travel

Getting there

Take the 25-minute ferry from Bayfield. Ferry tickets are not included. Schedule at madferry.com.

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Course records

All-time top 10 →Full results →
Marathon
WomenMaddy Sweeney20253:05:50
MenAlex Richardson20242:33:55
Half Marathon
WomenMadeline Sweeney20241:25:26
MenBrian Mathews20261:15:23
Sponsors
Big Bay Sponsors
Madeline Island Chamber of CommerceGrace Hogan JewelryCooking With LarsEncore Event & Party ExpressMadeline Island VacationsWonderstate CoffeeFoxFire BreathworksBayfield Chamber & Visitor BureauBent Paddle Brewing Co
North Shore Sponsors

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