
Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Milwaukee
Bound for Boston Half Marathon offers a fast, flat loop course designed for personal bests.
Race Date
Aug 23, 2026
Location
Menomonee Falls, WI
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Location
- Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 82
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Bound for Boston Half Marathon in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is crafted for runners targeting personal records and Boston Marathon qualifying times. Its USATF-certified course is a single, super-flat, and fast loop around Menomonee Falls High School, ideal for maintaining consistent pacing and achieving record-setting performances.
This event is intentionally kept small and focused, capped at just 75 participants, ensuring a more intimate and personalized race experience. Runners will find ample support with water and electrolyte drinks at aid stations, and the flexibility to place their own personalized fuel on tables. The race is designed for serious runners aiming to set new PRs or achieve Boston Qualifying times, with awards presented in standard 5-year age groups.
Race-provided description
Have you been dreaming of running the Boston Marathon? Need to shave a few minutes off your qualifying time? Or maybe you're just looking for the perfect course to set a new PR? Whether Boston is your goal or not, the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon is for you. We are racing around Menomonee Falls High School and the course features a 1-mile, super flat and super fast loop, making it ideal for consistent pacing and record-setting performances. The Full Marathon is USATF certified, making it a Boston Qualifier. This event is uniquely designed for serious runners. We will have water and an electrolyte drink at the aid table. Participants are welcome to bring their own personalized aid to place on the aid tables, allowing you to grab exactly what you need each time you pass. Many runners even bring a cheer crew to help hand out fuel and keep the motivation high throughout the race. To maintain the best possible experience, this is intentionally a small, focused event, capped at just 75 participants. We will have a great race shirt and finisher medals for all participants. Awards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups. Fast course, flexible support, and a chance to chase your goals—this is the race that lets you run your perfect day.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Start Time
6:00 AM
Giveaway
Awesome Race Shirt
Start Location
Menomonee Falls High School, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.01 m
Separation
1.7%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
WI22013DM · Boston Bound Milwaukee Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
4 years running
~24 finishers a year
small race — neutral
25% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 4 states
winner 1:37:48
typical high 80°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
62°
Afternoon (High)
80°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 82 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
82
Median time
2:01:54
Latest turnout
15
States
7
Turnout by year
2022–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Milwaukee?
The Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Milwaukee is held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM.
Where does the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Milwaukee take place?
It takes place in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
What distances does the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Milwaukee offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Milwaukee course flat and good for a PR?
The Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Milwaukee is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Milwaukee?
HalfRuns has finish records for 82 runners who have completed the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Milwaukee.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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