Weather
Climate Avg| Time | Temp | Dew Pt | Humidity | Wind | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 54.1 – 70.6°F | 51° Nice | 55 – 75% | 10 mph W | Partly cloudy |
| 8:00 AM | 54.7 – 72°F | 53° Nice | 61 – 74% | 10 mph W | Partly cloudy |
| 9:00 AM | 71.4 – 71.4°F | 60° Sticky | 68 – 68% | 8 mph SW | Clear sky |
| 10:00 AM | 61.3 – 76°F | 54° Nice | 58 – 60% | 10 mph NW | Clear sky |
| 11:00 AM | 63 – 80.2°F | 55° OK | 53 – 59% | 10 mph NW | Clear sky |
| Finish | 63.6 – 83.4°F | 55° OK | 48 – 59% | 10 mph SE | Clear sky |
Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 64 days.
Elevation Profile
Course Stats
Mile Splits
| Mile | Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | +0.3% |
| 2 | -1.0% |
| 3 | -0.2% |
| 4 | -0.8% |
| 5 | -0.1% |
| 6 | -0.1% |
| 7 | +0.6% |
| 8 | -0.3% |
| 9 | -0.3% |
| 10 | +0.3% |
| 11 | +0.8% |
| 12 | -0.1% |
| 13 | -0.3% |
| 14 | -0.3% |
| 15 | +0.0% |
| 16 | +0.0% |
| 17 | +0.1% |
| 18 | +0.0% |
| 19 | +0.4% |
| 20 | +0.2% |
| 21 | -0.9% |
| 22 | +0.1% |
| 23 | -0.2% |
| 24 | +0.9% |
| 25 | -0.4% |
| 26 | -0.1% |
| 27 | +0.1% |
RM Difficulty Index
Race-Day Weather History
Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 5 years: median 60°F with a 53°F dew point and 9 mph wind. 2 of 5 years were warm enough to slow race pace.
| Year | Temp | Dew Pt | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72°F | 59°F | 11 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2021 | 65°F | 62°F | 9 mph | — | Drizzle |
| 2019 | 49°F | 41°F | 8 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2018 | 47°F | 35°F | 13 mph | — | Clear |
| 2017 | 60°F | 53°F | 9 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
Morning conditions (race window) on the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.
Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon Pace Calculator & Race Plan
The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon is a point-to-point course from Grafton south to the Summerfest grounds along Lake Michigan. The route has about 625 feet of gain with gentle rolling terrain through the North Shore suburbs before flattening out along the lakefront. The Hoan Bridge crossing is the most notable terrain feature.
October lakefront conditions can include wind off the lake. Our model adjusts for the terrain, the bridge climb, and the weather conditions to give you realistic splits for this scenic course.
Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon FAQ
When is the next Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon?›
The next Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon is on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
How long is the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon?›
The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km), the standard marathon distance. It runs in Grafton to Milwaukee, WI.
How much elevation gain does the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon have?›
The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon has about 550 ft (168 m) of climbing and 630 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 5.6%.
Is the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?›
The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon is a net downhill course, dropping 79 ft (24 m) from start to finish, with 550 ft of climbing along the way.
How hard is the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon?›
Runner's Math scores the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon 34/100 (Moderate) — #22 of 38 marathon courses in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 0:39 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.
What's the weather usually like at the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon?›
Over the past 5 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 60°F with a 53°F dew point and 9 mph wind. 2 of 5 years were warm enough to slow race pace.