Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg
Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg is a running race on August 23, 2026 in Wausau, WI, with entry fees from $75 to $170.
- Date
- August 23, 2026 (31 days to go)
- Location
- 1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI
- Price
- $75–$170
- Sport
- Running
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, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wausau, WI
Population
6,134
as of 2023
City 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.
31
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.
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Wausau Marathon presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg
Aug 23, 2026