Brew City Marathon
Milwaukee, United States of America · Monday 9 August 2027
The Brew City Marathon course is characterized by long stretches along Milwaukee's renowned Oak Leaf Trail, offering extensive views of both the city's lakeshore and the Milwaukee River. Runners start and finish at McKinley Park, where the route first passes marina and lakefront scenery before merging onto the multi-use trail that meanders north through city parks and alongside the river.
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Adjusted Time
4:12:08
Time difference: +12.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain177m
Elevation High205m
Elevation Low178m
Weather Forecast
High28°C
Low17°C
Chance of Rain49%
How hard is Brew City Marathon?
Difficultharder than 69% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Brew City Marathon plays about 14 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #358 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #195 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Brew City Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Brew City Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:05:49 | +05:49 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:38:51 | +08:51 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:12:08 | +12:08 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:45:39 | +15:39 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:19:24 | +19:24 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:53:20 | +23:20 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:27:29 | +27:29 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Brew City Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Brew City Marathon is a full marathon held in Milwaukee, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 9 August 2027. The course is run on road surface with 177m of total climbing, with its high point near 205m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Brew City Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 177m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for August, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 17°C and 28°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a moderate chance of rain (49%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Surface Type: Road
Brew City Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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