Old Plank Sunset Half Marathon
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 100 Willow Creek Dr, Kohler, WI
- Distance
- Half Marathon
From the Organizer
Join us for Sheboygan County's only half marathon race! We start at the Quit Qui Oc Sports Complex in Plymouth, run (mostly) on the Old Plank Trail (paved blacktop surface) along Hwy 23, and finish at the Sports Core in Kohler. The race starts at 6 pm and is a *point to point* course.
Age group awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in each group: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up. Overall male and overall female winners will also receive an award!
Packet pickup: Friday Aug 8th (4-7pm) and Saturday Aug 9th (1-4:30pm) at the Sports Core in Kohler (100 Willow Creek Dr).
Bus transportation to the Start line:
- This is a point-to-point race. You need to take the bus or have someone drop you off at the start. There is very limited parking there and we need to reserve that for race personnel & support. There is no transport provided back to the start after the race.
- Parking is available at the Sports Core itself, nearby Woodlake Market area parking lots, or Kohler Shared Services building parking lot (across the street from the Sports Core).
- Buses leave from the Sports Core at 5:00 pm SHARP. Be on time as there is only one departure! Busses will be parked on Woodlake Rd, to the east of the Sports Core building itself.
Support Stations
- Six water stations: 1.7, 3.4, 5.4, 7.5, 9.6, and 11.2 miles. Four of these will also have Gatorade.
- GU gels provided at: 5.4 and 9.6 miles
- Bathrooms are available at the start. There will be portas at mile 6.5 and the finish, and there is a pit toilet just off the course at mile 8.6 (Meadowlark Trailhead).
Pace Groups
- There will be pacers at this event - 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, and 2:30 finish times
Important Notes
- This is an evening race. If you may not be able to finish the race before it gets dark, bring a light. We will also hand out glow sticks at the final aid station after 8pm, for a bit of fun!
- YES there may be a variety of bugs & mosquitos along the course - be prepared to defend yourself!
- The finish line will close after approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes.
This race is a Sheboygan County Shoreline Striders event. https://www.sheboyganruns.com/
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
81°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sheboygan, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kohler, WI
Population
2,136
as of 2023
Elevation
677 ft
Nearest Airport
ATW
Appleton International Airport · 51 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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What Are You
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Days to train
- Race
- Old Plank Sunset Half Marathon
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 100 Willow Creek Dr, Kohler, WI
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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)
- What is the Old Plank Sunset Half Marathon?
- Old Plank Sunset Half Marathon is a running race held in Kohler, Wisconsin on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Old Plank Sunset Half Marathon?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Kohler, Wisconsin at 100 Willow Creek Dr, Kohler, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Old Plank Sunset Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Old Plank Sunset Half Marathon
Aug 8, 2026