Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5KSeptember 25, 2027Monona, WI
The Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K.
The Half Marathon course follows paved paths and tree-lined streets along the shores of beautiful Lake Monona, keeping temperatures cooler for 75% of the course. Trees along the course will display their fall foliage as the leaf colors begin to transition. Runners can enjoy the beautiful Madison skyline throughout the course and, around mile 6, will run under the Frank Lloyd Wright Monona Terrace Convention Center.
The 5K course follows paved roads through the lovely neighborhoods surrounding Winnequah Park.
All participants will receive an official Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K race shirt, a cool finisher medal, and much more.
Price increases on January 1st, July 1st, and September 25th.
8:30-8:35 Wave StartThe Half Marathon includes a Race Medal, Race Shirt, Live Music, and Unlimited Cider and Beer. The course closes at 12:00 p.m.
9:00 Mass StartThe 5K Run includes a Race Medal, Race Shirt, Live Music, and Unlimited Cider and Beer. The course closes at 10:30 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.
Please choose the most accurate wave start for your ability to avoid bottlenecks on the course. If you don't know your estimated time, choose Wave 4. Your Official Time starts when you cross over the timing mat at the starting line and ends when you cross it at the finish line.
The Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K pays $10 per volunteer-hour to charitable organizations that 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
The Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon Course Aid Stations are spaced approximately every 2 miles. Place your cursor over the Water Icons for the actual locations.
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Shirts are not guaranteed after September 16th. Shirts are a tri-blend, ultra-soft, design
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