Maritime Marathon

About the Event

Wisconsin’s premier east coast marathon is coming back for the 14th edition in 2026! This out-and-back course features amazing views of Lake Michigan’s shoreline as you run from Manitowoc to Two Rivers and back. Come experience the Maritime Capital of Wisconsin! The Maritime Marathon is a race for runners by runners. The course is flat, fast and a Boston Qualifier. Four events are offered: marathon, half marathon, a four person relay and the 5 Nautical Mile Run.

Did you know that the Maritime Marathon is a race in which proceeds benefit local non-profit's? To date we have raised and donated over $250,000 to local charities. Not only are you bettering yourself while running the Maritime Marathon, but you are also making an impact in the Manitowoc - Two Rivers community by supporting a very worthy cause!

Lace up your running shoes and put June 7th 2026 on your calendar as you prepare for the 14th Annual Maritime Marathon run along Lake Michigan! Not a runner? Explore our website to find many other ways to get involved in this awesome, community-based, volunteer planned event!

Races Offered

Marathon

Jun 06, 2027

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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07:00

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$75.00

Marathon - 4 Person Relay

Jun 06, 2027

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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07:00

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$200.00

Virtual Half Marathon

Jun 06, 2027

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Distance — Virtual Half Marathon

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$100.00

Virtual Marathon

Jun 06, 2027

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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07:00

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$110.00

Half Marathon

Jun 06, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:30

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$65.00

Maritime Nautical Run

Jun 06, 2027

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Distance — 5.75 Miles

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07:45

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Manitowoc.

thermostat Temperature

14.6° / 24.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.0° / 23.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:08

nightlight Sunset

20:34

About Manitowoc

Learn more about the host city, Manitowoc.

Manitowoc is a city in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River. The population was 34,626 at the 2020 census.