Maritime Marathon

This race is the most well-organized and most beautiful marathon anywhere. My brother also ran this one today and we can't stop talking about how much fun we had! If you run this one, you will definitely want to return next year. I want to say thank you, so much, to the race director, the whole committee, and all the friendly volunteers! You are the best!

A well-run race that supports runners to the extreme. The course is a beautiful out and back along Lake Michigan. Highly recommend this race.

This was my first marathon after Covid, and I am so glad I chose this one as my WI race. Packet pickup at the Maritime Museum was quick and easy. Plenty of parking and porta potties on the UW campus. Even though it was a very hot, sunny day, Lake Michigan was absolutely beautiful. Most of the course was on a paved path with stunning views. There are many car pullouts which made it extremely easy for spectators to park and cheer. The volunteers at every water stop were terrific, although I was especially partial to those handing out ice! I was quite grateful that as a slower runner they still had cold water and Gatorade at the last few aid stations. Manitowoc is a nice, visitor friendly city. I highly recommend this marathon; it's well organized and you can't beat the scenery.