Fox Cities Marathon

More than 4000 runners, walkers and wheelchair users cross the finish line each year at the Fox Cities Marathon & Half Marathon Race Festival. This race is recognized year after year as one of the best marathon and half marathon races in the Midwest. The event takes runners and walkers through a course with several hills, but also a slight incline, at the start the elevation is about 810 feet, and by the time participants reach the finish line the elevation drops to about 750 feet.

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Race Info

Awards: the top 5 men and women overall, the top 3 men and women in each age group will be awarded. Overall award winners are not eligible for age group awards. Overall awards are based on gun time. All participants will receive a T-shirt, finishers receive a medal.

The time limit at the marathon is 7 hours, at the 10K – 2 hours. Registration is not allowed on the race day.

At the Kids Fun Run each child leaves the event with a sense of achievement and a medal. Games, activities and free food will be available for participants only. 

Isotonic will be available at each water station at the marathon and half marathon. Energy gel will be at 2 aid stations. The average temperature is 46 degrees at 7:00 AM and 60 degrees at 12:00 PM, but be prepared for different weather. 

Race Date

September 20-22, 2024.

Location

•  Start: 1478 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI US 54952

•  Finish: 500 E Wisconsin Ave, Neenah, WI US 54956

Directions

Distances

  • Marathon (26.2 miles)
  • Half marathon (13.1 miles)
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • Kids Fun Run

Starting Time

September 20, 2024

  • 5:45 PM – Kids Fun Run

September 21, 2024

  • 9:00 AM – 10K, 5K

September 22, 2024

  • 7:00 AM – full marathon
  • 7:05 AM – half marathon

Entry Fees

  • $80 and up – full marathon
  • $70 and up – half marathon
  • $30 and up – 10K
  • $20 and up – 5K
  • $15 and up – Kids Fun Run

Course Map

You can find the course map and description here: foxcitiesmarathon.org. The marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified Course. The marathon includes more than 7 miles of paved trail, the longest footbridge in the state of Wisconsin – the 1,600 feet. 

Registration

To reserve your spot in the Fox Cities Marathon, register online at runsignup.com.

Official Race Website

Additional race information can be found at foxcitiesmarathon.org.

Social Media

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Related Events

If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Half Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in September.

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