Fox Cities Marathon
Menasha, United States of America · Saturday 19 September 2026
The Fox Cities Marathon is an annual event in northeast Wisconsin that began in 1991, established by Maurice Dresang and Gloria West with the purpose of promoting unity, fitness, and community among the region's residents. The event has grown significantly over more than three decades, developing into a multi-day festival that includes a full marathon, half marathon, relay races, a 10K, 5K, kids' runs, and a health and wellness expo. Since its inception, the marathon has distributed over $1.
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Adjusted Time
4:05:19
Time difference: +5.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain128m
Elevation High251m
Elevation Low209m
Weather Forecast
High24°C
Low17°C
Chance of Rain19%
How hard is Fox Cities Marathon?
Difficultharder than 62% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Fox Cities Marathon plays about 8 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #437 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #223 of 575 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 Fox Cities 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 Fox Cities Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:01:41 | +01:41 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:33:26 | +03:26 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:05:19 | +05:19 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:37:20 | +07:20 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:09:27 | +09:27 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:41:42 | +11:42 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:14:02 | +14:02 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Fox Cities Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Fox Cities Marathon is a full marathon held in Menasha, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 19 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 128m of total climbing, with its high point near 251m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Fox Cities Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 128m 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 September, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 17°C and 24°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance on race day. There is a low chance of rain (19%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Fox Cities 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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