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Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg
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Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg

Wausau, Wisconsin, United States
Aug 23, 2026
Running

About this race

Experience the 15th Annual Wausau Marathon!

Join us on Sunday, August 23th, 2026, for a wonderful race experience. The Wausau Marathon by Ho-Chunk Wittenberg features a Marathon, Half Marathon, and a free 5K, offering something for every runner.

The course takes you over the stunning Wisconsin River and through some of the most scenic parts of the region. Runners from across the country join us each year, making this a truly special community event.

The course is USATF certified and can be used as a Boston, Chicago, and New York Marathon qualifier. The cutoff for the Boston Marathon is the middle of September, making the Wausau Marathon one of the last opportunities to qualify for next year's race. 9.5% of our field qualified in 2025!

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Running

Wausau Marathon by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg

Aug 23, 2026 Marathon 6:30 AM
$105.00
Open

Wausau Half Marathon by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg

Aug 23, 2026 Half-Marathon 7:00 AM
$80.00
Open

Wausau Marathon RELAY

Teams of 2-4

Aug 23, 2026 Marathon 6:30 AM
$180.00
Open

Wausau 5K

Aug 23, 2026 5K 7:15 AM
Free
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Wausau.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 14.6° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 23.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 14.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 23.2°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
16.7
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
2.9mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
76.9%

About Wausau

Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg takes place in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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