With only about 60 feet separating the high and low points of the course, the Holy Family Memorial Maritime Marathon is one of the flattest Spring Marathons. The Holy Family Memorial Maritime Marathon out and back course starts at the University of Wisconsin Manitowoc, follows the lakeshore on roads and paved trails for at least two-thirds of the race to Port Sandy Bay in Two Rivers.
The Maritime Marathon was the 239th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 236th largest in 2022.
This year 10.9% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 15.1% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Maritime Marathon the 98th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 142nd highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 99.35 ranks it as the 131st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest course in Wisconsin.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Maritime Marathon a PR Score of 97.76. This PR Score ranks it as the 284th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 15th fastest in Wisconsin.
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Maritime Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 633 feet (192m) Min Elevation: 577 feet (175m)
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80 miles from Milwaukee airport. Green Bay is closer but no direct flights for me.
James's review of 2021 Maritime Marathon.
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5 Stars
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Excellent organization from an water and aid station perspective, started on time, volunteers along the whole course, finisher medals, t-shirt, easy to find parking. Course is also USATF certified for those looking to qualify for Boston. Marathon is small, less than 300 people with little overlap with half marathoners.
Race Tips
If it's sunny, definitely wear lighter, brighter clothing, sun hat, sunglasses, sunblock everywhere. If possible, bring support to dump cold water along the way, because the course has NO SHADE.
Disappointed that while the race director advertised that the course was flat, it's not that easy to BQ because the weather is a big factor in terms of being able to perform at a high level since there is NO SHADE ALONG THE ENTIRE COURSE.
Gotta love a flat marathon course. Biggest hill is right at the end...it's maybe 30 feet in elevation gain. It's also a nice course right along the lake shore. Organizers are great, lots of support stations. Multiple places along the course for spectators to move to to cheer you as you go.
They also give out socks in the swag bag that are amazing.
Race Tips
It's super flat. Just run your best race. Weather is likely to be perfect, might get a little warm if the sun comes out.
We stayed in an AirBnB in Two Rivers about 10 minutes away. Nice state beach there and shops to walk to.
JS's review of 2019 Maritime Marathon.
5 /
5 Stars
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This is a spectacular course run almost entirely along the Lake Michigan lakefront. It is usually cool (lake breeze) and super flat. The race is very well organized and friendly.
Race Tips
The only significant hill is in the last mile or so, so be sure to save a bit of oomph for it. Also, the number of registrants is a bit small, which may make for many solo miles; however, the course is VERY accessible to friends and family...many places to hopscotch along and cheer.
4.4 Stars from 5 Reviews
