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Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Milwaukee

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

BQ RelevantPR Friendly

Atmosphere

Local CommunityWell SupportedGreat Medal

Course

Fast Flat

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

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

+0.01 m

Separation

1.7%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles13.1 Miles

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

Methodology
Heritage8/20

4 years running

Size7/15

~24 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

25% returning runners

Course & details15/15

USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw4/10

runners from 4 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:37:48

Weather0/10

typical high 80°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:20p50 median ≈ 2:003:30

Turnout by year

20222025

'22'23'24'25
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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.

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