Marquette Marathon
The Marquette Marathon is run on a point-to-point course through beautiful Marquette County, located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The start is in the heart of the small iron mining town, Ishpeming, which means “heaven” in Ojibwa. The course then follows the Iron Ore Heritage Trail down into Marquette. The Marquette Marathon will finish at the Superior Dome.
The Marquette Marathon has a history dating back to the late 1970's. The course has changed a few times over the years, with the race now finishing at the Superior Dome.
The course is certified and fast, with an average finishing time of 4:09 and over 23% of 2022 finishers qualifying for the Boston Marathon, making this course one of the fastest In the Midwest!
2024 FULL MARATHON INFO
The Full Marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. in Ishpeming, Michigan
Park at the Berry Events Center on race morning and shuttle to the start
All Full Marathon runners will receive a bib
All Full Marathon finishers will receive a shirt and medal
Marquette Marathon time limit: 6 hours
From Start to Finish: Net Elevation Drop of 814 feet
Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Female Overall finishers and the Top 3 in the following age groups; 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
The Marquette Marathon will feature Skratch Labs Hydration, Fruit Punch flavor, on the course, as well as Acai Pomegranate Honey Stinger energy gel. (Non-caffeinated)
2024 FULL MARATHON PRICING
$130 = June 1 - August 29, 2024
$150 = Expo, August 30, 2024
2024 FULL MARATHON COURSE
Full Marathon course map is posted HERE.
Full Marathon elevation map is posted HERE.
2024 HALF MARATHON INFO
The Half Marathon starts at 9:00 a.m. in Negaunee, Michigan
Park at the Berry Events Center on race morning and shuttle to start
All Half Marathon runners will receive a bib
All Half Marathon finishers will receive a shirt and a medal
Half Marathon time limit: 5 hours
From Start to Finish: Net Elevation Drop of 723 feet.
Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Female Overall finishers and the Top 3 in the following age groups; 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
The Marquette Marathon will feature Skratch Labs Hydration, Fruit Punch flavor, on the course, as well as Acai Pomegranate Honey Stinger energy gel. (Non-caffeinated)
2024 HALF MARATHON PRICING
$115 = June 1 - August 29, 2024
$130= Expo, August 30, 2024
2024 HALF MARATHON COURSE
13.1 course map is posted HERE.
13.1 elevation map is posted HERE
2024 wildcat 5k
The Wildcat 5K will start and finish at the Superior Dome, located on the campus of Northern Michigan University. The course is flat and fast, and will surely produce some amazing times.
WILDCAT 5K INFO
Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Female Overall finishers, and Top 2 in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+
Shirt to all finishers
