Rockin Brews MarathonAugust 30, 2025Monona, WI
The Rockin Brews Marathon combines running with 2 of America’s Favorite things, Craft Beer & Live Music. The event is designed for groups, individuals, and serious competitors. There is a Marathon, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Walk (timed), and a 5K Run. The Finish Line Festival features ciders, beer,(21+) and live music.
The course follows paved paths and tree-covered streets along the shores of beautiful Lake Monona, providing cooler temperatures throughout 75% of the course. Runners will view the beautiful skyline of Madison, WI, and run under the Frank LLoyd Wright Monona Terrace. Marathon participants will loop the Half Marathon course twice which allows them to drop off at 13.1 miles if weather conditions are less than perfect or for any other reason.
All participants will receive an official Rockin Brews race shirt, a cool finisher medal, and free entry into the Finish Line Festival.
The Rockin Brews Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. The Marathon & Half Marathon are USATF Certified Courses.
Price increases on January 1st, July 1st, and August 29th.
The Full Marathon includes a Race Medal, Race Shirt, Live Music, Cider, and beer. The course closes at 2:00 p.m.
The Half Marathon includes a Race Medal, Race Shirt, Live Music, Cider, and beer. The course closes at 2:00 p.m.
The Half Marathon Walk is timed; this event is strictly for walkers. The Half Marathon Walk includes a Race Medal, Race Shirt, Live Music, Cider, and beer. The course closes at 2:00 p.m.
The 5K Run includes a Race Medal, Race Shirt, Live Music, Cider, and beer. The course closes at 9:30 a.m.
Coming from out of town and can't make it on Friday? Pick up your goodie bag, bib, timing chip and shirt on Race Day instead.
The Rockin Brews Marathon pays $10 per volunteer-hour to charitable organizations who provide volunteers for this event. If you would like to donate, please feel free to do so.
All payments are made through Run Strong Madison, Inc, a 501(c)(3) Organization - EIN: 82-1438305
Rockin Brews Marathon The Marathon is 2 full laps of the Half Marathon course. Aid Stations are spaced approximately every 2 miles. Place your cursor on top of the Water Icons for actual locations.
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