Madeline Island Marathon
A USATF-certified marathon and half on Madeline Island, the largest of Lake Superior's Apostle Islands.
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Where & when
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Photos: Steve Aggergaard Photography
About this event
The Madeline Island Marathon and Half Marathon starts and finishes at Joni's Beach in La Pointe, Wisconsin, a few blocks from the ferry landing on Madeline Island, the largest of Lake Superior's Apostle Islands. The island is a 25-minute ferry ride from Bayfield. Both courses are USATF-certified loops with a short out-and-back, mainly paved with 3 to 4 miles of gravel, winding through forest and along the lakeshore. The full is a Boston Qualifier. Capped at 125 for the full and 325 for the half, so it stays uncrowded. Aid stations roughly every 2 to 3 miles. Seven hour time limit.
What's included
- Long-sleeve tech shirt
- Custom finisher medal made by a local artisan, Grace Hogan Jewelry
- Post-race cookout and one free beverage
- Post-race party with live music and awards
- Gear check at the start/finish
Non-refundable and non-transferable. Race credit if you withdraw. Policy ↗
Stay & travel
Take the 25-minute ferry from Bayfield. Ferry tickets are not included. Schedule at madferry.com.
Course records
All-time top 10 →Full results →
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Aravaipa Running