Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg
- Date
- August 23, 2026
- Location
- 1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI
- Distance
- Wausau Marathon by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg · Wausau Half Marathon by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg · Wausau Marathon RELAY & more
From the Organizer
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!
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
77°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wausau Dwtn Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wausau, WI
Population
6,134
as of 2023
Elevation
1,170 ft
Nearest Airport
CWA
Central Wisconsin Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg
- Date
- August 23, 2026
- Location
- 1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau, 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 Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg?
- Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg is a running race held in Wausau, Wisconsin on August 23, 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 Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg?
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Wausau, Wisconsin at 1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg
Aug 23, 2026