
From the Organizer
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!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Manitowoc, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
34,553
as of 2023
Elevation
588 ft
Nearest Airport
GRB
Austin Straubel International Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Coming Up
Beach Bash Run/Walk
4 miles away
Viking Striders Fun Run
13 miles away
2026 Trek the Creek Scott Bohman Memorial 5K
7 miles away
Rise & Run
19 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Maritime Marathon
Jun 6, 2027