Madeline Island Marathon
La Pointe, United States of America · Sunday 16 May 2027
The Madeline Island Marathon is an annual road running event held each May on Madeline Island in Wisconsin, within the Apostle Islands region. The event offers both a marathon and a half marathon, each with a USATF-certified course, and the full marathon qualifies as a Boston Marathon qualifier. Participation is capped with approximately 150 spots for the marathon and 350 for the half marathon, which often results in a full roster for both races each year.
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Adjusted Time
4:16:08
Time difference: +16.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain198m
Elevation High219m
Elevation Low183m
Weather Forecast
High30°C
Low18°C
Chance of Rain45%
How hard is Madeline Island Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 73% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Madeline Island Marathon plays about 17 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #313 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #174 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 Madeline Island 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 Madeline Island Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:08:18 | +08:18 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:42:03 | +12:03 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:16:08 | +16:08 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:50:31 | +20:31 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:25:10 | +25:10 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:00:04 | +30:04 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:35:14 | +35:14 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Madeline Island Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Madeline Island Marathon is a full marathon held in La Pointe, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 16 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 198m of total climbing, with its high point near 219m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Madeline Island Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 198m 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 May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 18°C and 30°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 (45%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Surface Type: Road
Madeline Island 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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