
Marquette, United States of America · Saturday 25 July 2026
Marquette - The coolest city just about anywhere! With a fast and scenic course, chip-timed results and near-award winning shirt and medal design, the 2026 Queen City Half Marathon presented by Embers Credit Union | BREAKWATER 5K presented by Ore Dock Brewing Co., are races that need to be on your summer calendar! Marquette, as you know, is one of the coolest cities anywhere, and we re going to show it off, running though some amazing neighborhoods and along Lake Superior. EPIC is the word I m looking for...with super-fun aid stations, a post race party-zone...and race-specific finisher medals for ALL entrants. Let s not forget about our Breakwater 5K Run/Walk COURSE RECORD REWARD. Win the race, set a new Course Record, and we ll hand you CASH! We ll increase this $100 every year until it s broken, then we ll start over. The BONUS right now sits at $500 for men (2021) and $100 for women (NEW record set in 2025!). Awards will be given at the 2025 BREAKWATER 5K Run/Walk awards ceremony! Wanna run fast? A community race, a family race...heck, bring the stroller along with the kids...it s going to be a party!
Adjusted Time
1:44:22
Time difference: -0.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
We don't yet have verified elevation data for this course, so we can't rate its difficulty against other half marathons. Our data pipeline backfills course elevation continuously - check back soon.
Queen City Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Marquette, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 25 July 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total climbing, with its high point near 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Queen City Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course, with only 0m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Based on historical weather data for July, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 16°C and 27°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 moderate chance of rain (49%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Queen City Half 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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