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I’m Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon – Milwaukee

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Date

Aug 23, 2026

Starting Time

6:30 AM CDT

Course

Road

Fees

$45-$75

Location

Waukesha County

Participants

100-500

Terrain

Fast & Flat

Environment
Temperature
High: 77°
/ Low: 61°
Perfect For:
Personal Bests
Well Organized
BQ
Overview

Bound for Boston returns to Menomonee Falls, WI, with a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and virtual options—all set on a USATF-certified, super-flat 1-mile loop circling Menomonee Falls High School. Designed for speed and precision, the marathon serves as a Boston qualifying course, while the half marathon is a fast-track opportunity to chase personal bests.

🚀 Runner Experience & Highlights

Both races begin at 6:30 AM CDT, with earlier wave starts at 5:30 AM and 6:00 AM available for those seeking extra pacing time. Each distance involves repeated laps of a pancake-flat course, minimizing turns and elevation changes—ideal for maximizing pace. Water stations are placed at the start/finish only, and participants receive a tech shirt (if registered by August 14), custom finisher medal, and age-group awards. Volunteer recruitment incentives include gift card rewards.

🌟 What Makes It Unique

This event is laser-focused on performance—promoting itself as the perfect venue for Boston qualification and PR chasers. With a capped field (150 runners total) and loop format offering clear elevation control and precise pacing, it stands apart from traditional point-to-point races. Though small, it delivers big opportunity for fast runners with reliable timing and certified status.

With a laser-sharp focus on speed, pacing, and qualification potential, Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon – Milwaukee offers an exceptional opportunity for runners chasing fast finishes. Its flat loop format, certified course, and focused execution make it a standout event in Wisconsin’s end-of-summer race calendar. Perfect for serious runners targeting Boston qualifying standards or chasing fast half-marathon times in a controlled environment.

Course Description

1 mile FLAT & FAST loop
Both the Half & Full are USATF certified…so the Full will be a Boston Qualifier

Yes…It’s a 1 mile loop.

NO…We’ve never had any one say it was tedious, we have had hundreds of people say it was loads of fun.

Timing:

Chip timed Start & Finish
Chip timed split every mile
Mile splits are displayed on timing clocks as you pass by the mile point…helping you keep on pace.
Entertainment

We realize that it might get a little repetitive running a 1 mile loop…so we’ll have music & entertainment along the course to keep you going and motivated!
Course Cut Off

Because of the nature of the event, the course will close at 10:30 am (4 hour race time).

Notes when running:

1. Run the tangents…that means always run the shortest possible route.

2. If you want to walk or run slower, no problem…we just need you to run on the right so the faster participants can get through on the shortest path.

3. Remember…it’s a one mile loop, with the .1 or .2 going from the lap count to the finish.

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