Strider Half Marathon
The Strider Half Marathon offers a shaded, scenic park run with a lively post-race celebration.
Race Date
Aug 22, 2026
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 8,931
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Strider Half Marathon, first run in 2009 and now in its 15th edition, offers a late summer escape through Milwaukee's Estabrook Park. With a median field size of around 475 finishers, this event draws runners from approximately 20 states, a testament to its enduring appeal, with about a third of participants returning year after year.
The course begins and ends at the Estabrook Park beer garden, winding through the park before venturing onto the predominantly shaded Oak Leaf Trail bike path. This path, bordered by woods and bushes, provides a welcome respite from the sun and creates an immersive, natural feel, even within the city limits. The relatively flat terrain and ~0 ft elevation change make it a forgiving route for many.
Post-race, participants are treated to a festive atmosphere at the beer garden, complete with a hot breakfast, beverages, beer, and music. The race is well-organized, with a recent rating of 4.00 for production, ensuring a smooth experience for the ~475 finishers who typically take part.
Race-provided description
All registration is online. To simplify your pickup, please complete registration prior to arriving on site. The race begins at 7:00 a.m.
The Strider Half Marathon is our late summer Half Marathon. The course starts and finishes in Estabrook Park at the beer garden. Runners will enjoy a few miles around beautiful Estabrook Park before heading out onto the lovely and mostly shaded Oak Leak Trail bike path. Runners will return to the finish line at the Estabrook Park beer garden to enjoy a great post-race party with the famous hot breakfast, beverages, beer, and music! The race fits perfectly into many fall marathon build-up plans. Start and Finish at Estabrook Park Beer Garden – Near the central parking lot. Please review the Badgerland Strider Race Polices and Guidelines. Registration: Race will be capped at 1,000 entries. Register online by midnight on Friday, August 21st; Race Day Registration available if capacity has not been reached for $75. Unisex T-Shirts guaranteed to all runners who pre-register. Packet Pickup: Race day pickup begins at 6:00 am. We are once again doing dynamic bib assignment which makes packet pickup quick and easy. But if you’d rather take the stress out of race day by picking up your packet early, we have a few great options for you. Pickup is available before race day at Performance Running Outfitters: - Thursday at the Brookfield location from 4-7 pm. - Friday at the Shorewood location from 4-7 pm. see https://www.performancerunning.com/ for location info. Awards: Finisher medals for all Finishers. Custom awards to Top 3 Male/Female Overall, and medals for Top 3 M/F in each age group (19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, … , 70-74, 75-79, 80+). Course: The course does a loop around Estabrook Park, then is an out and back on the Oak Leaf Bike Trail. The path is paved, and mostly asphalt. Aid Stations: Water at 1.8, 4.5, 6.2, 8.5, 10.7, and 12.6 miles. Refreshments: Hot breakfast from the Estabrook Park Beer Garden and Old German Beer Hall, beverages, and other snacks
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
4400 N Estabrook Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park, Forest
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
Standout7315 years running
~475 finishers a year
shrinking
33% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 20 states
winner 1:08:36
typical high 80°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
64°
Afternoon (High)
80°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 8,931 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
8,931
Median time
2:04:08
Latest turnout
475
States
40
Turnout by year
2016–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Strider Half Marathon?
The Strider Half Marathon is held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Strider Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What distances does the Strider Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Strider Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Strider Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Strider Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 8,931 runners who have completed the Strider Half Marathon.
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