La Crosse Half Marathon

A cool 47°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temperatures rising to 60°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Moderate winds around 12mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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The La Crosse Half Marathon starts at Greene Park in West Salem and follows river valley bike trails toward downtown La Crosse, finishing at Riverside Park. The course is about 6 miles of crushed gravel trail and 7 miles of paved trail through the Coulee Region. It is USATF-certified and runs on the Saturday of race weekend, an hour after the marathon starts in Sparta.

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Race weekend

Saturday, May 1

6:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

7:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2027 La Crosse Half Marathon?

The 2027 La Crosse Half Marathon will be held on Saturday May 1, 2027.

What is the time limit for the La Crosse Half Marathon?

The time limit for the La Crosse Half Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 La Crosse Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 64°F and a low of 45°F with a 12% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 17 years of data

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51°F

L:46° H:55°

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0 of 17 yrs

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Dew41°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 La Crosse Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	37°/46°	-	30°
2025 La Crosse Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2025	44°/45°	-	43°
2024 La Crosse Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2024	46°/55°	-	44°
2023 La Crosse Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2023	58°/59°	-	53°
2022 La Crosse Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	36°/58°	-	35°
2020 La Crosse Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2020	63°/73°	-	64°
2019 La Crosse Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2019	39°/49°	-	39°
2018 La Crosse Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2018	51°/65°	-	44°
2017 La Crosse Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with late afternoon rain. 2017	35°/53°	-	37°
2016 La Crosse Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	58°/59°	-	42°
2015 La Crosse Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2015	56°/65°	-	36°
2014 La Crosse Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2014	44°/50°	-	38°
2013 La Crosse Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2013	41°/47°	-	43°
2012 La Crosse Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2012	50°/50°	-	47°
2011 La Crosse Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	39°/39°	-	25°
2010 La Crosse Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	53°/61°	-	46°
2009 La Crosse Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2009	36°/56°	-	33°

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