Mild 53°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 68°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Moderate winds around 16mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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The Lakefront Marathon Half runs 13.1 miles through downtown Milwaukee, starting alongside the full marathon at the Baird Center on West Wisconsin Avenue. The course crosses the Hoan Bridge over Milwaukee's harbor entrance before finishing at Henry Maier Festival Park on the Summerfest grounds. USATF-certified.

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Saturday, October 3

10:30 AM5K (3.1 mi)

10:30 AMWalk the Hoan (3.1 mi)

Sunday, October 4

7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

7:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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When is the 2026 Lakefront Half Marathon?

The 2026 Lakefront Half Marathon will be held on Sunday October 4, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Lakefront Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 68°F and a low of 53°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 22 years of data

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53°F

L:51° H:56°

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Rain Freq

23%

5 of 22 yrs

Wind7mph

Dew46°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Lakefront Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	65°/70°	-	56°
2024 Lakefront Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	59°/64°	-	41°
2023 Lakefront Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2023	65°/70°	-	60°
2022 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	57°/59°	-	52°
2021 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2021	68°/69°	Light	65°
2019 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	49°/54°	-	44°
2018 Lakefront Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2018	53°/54°	-	48°
2017 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	50°/57°	-	44°
2016 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2016	60°/60°	Light	57°
2015 Lakefront Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with morning rain. 2015	51°/52°	Light	48°
2014 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	35°/43°	-	31°
2013 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2013	53°/54°	Light	50°
2012 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	38°/41°	-	25°
2011 Lakefront Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2011	40°/48°	-	38°
2010 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2010	43°/46°	Light	36°
2009 Lakefront Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2009	49°/50°	-	42°
2008 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2008	41°/54°	-	41°
2007 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2007	66°/74°	-	66°
2006 Lakefront Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2006	47°/55°	-	45°
2005 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2005	59°/64°	-	53°
2004 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	43°/49°	-	30°
2003 Lakefront Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2003	38°/44°	-	32°