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Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K

Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K, Monona
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Road runs in United States, Monona

Distances

  • Running

    Marathon

    42.2 km

  • Running

    Half Marathon

    21.1 km

  • Running

    5K

    5 km

  • Running

    Kids Half Marathon

    0.8 km

About

A scenic half marathon and 5K held along Lake Monona in Madison, WI, featuring paved paths, fall foliage views, and a festive finish line festival with live music and craft beverages.

Catering & aid stations

On-course Verpflegung includes Gatorade, water, some form of carbs (e.g., animal crackers), and a bathroom at each aid station. Finish Line Festival offers free live music, unlimited craft beers & ciders (21+), and food for purchase from local vendors.

Pacers

Pacemaker information is not explicitly detailed in the provided pages; no pacer flags or target times per wave are published.

Results

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Surface mix

  • 100% asphalt

Typical weather in Monona

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan28°12°
07:27
16:48
Feb31°14°
06:57
17:28
Mar44°26°
07:10
19:05
Apr56°38°
06:16
19:41
May68°50°
05:35
20:15
Jun78°60°
05:18
20:40
Jul81°65°
05:33
20:36
Aug79°63°
06:05
20:01
Sep73°56°
06:39
19:09
Oct59°44°
07:12
18:16
Nov45°32°
06:52
16:35
Dec32°19°
07:23
16:24

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

  • Official Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K race shirt
  • Cool finisher medal
  • Race bib
  • Timing chip
  • Live music at Finish Line Festival
  • Unlimited craft beers & ciders (21+) at Finish Line Festival
  • Food for purchase from local vendors at Finish Line Festival

FAQ

When and where is packet pickup?

Packet pickup is Friday, September 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Music Tent near the corner of Healy Rd & Nichols Road, Monona, WI 53716.

Where is the start/finish?

Start and finish are at Winnequah Park, Monona, WI 53716 (corner of Nichols Rd & Healy Ln).

Is there a marathon relay?

Yes. The marathon relay features 6 legs with exchange areas and team meet-up details provided in the event materials.

Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:25:26 AM

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