Madeline Island Marathon
Race Day Weather
Moderate temps, adjust pace late
Runners will face temperatures rising from 52°F at the start to 63°F by finish, with humidity at 53% and a dew point of 44°F. Light winds from the W will provide a tailwind from miles 2-4 and 7-12, creating optimal conditions, but the headwinds between miles 15-19 may require pacing adjustments. Starting conservatively will help manage the warmer finish, especially in the later stages.
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Race Info
The Madeline Island Marathon and Half Marathon start and finish at Joni's Beach in La Pointe, Wisconsin, on Madeline Island in Lake Superior. Runners reach the island by ferry from Bayfield. The USATF-certified marathon is a Boston qualifier and runs on mostly paved roads with about 3 to 4 miles of gravel, including a 9-mile one-lane out-and-back. Fields are capped at 125 marathoners and 325 half marathoners, with a 7-hour time limit. The course records are 2:33:55 for men (Alex Richardson, 2024) and 3:05:50 for women (Maddy Sweeney, 2025). Source
