Register Now

HALF MARATHON

DUE TO BIKE PATH CONSTRUCTION, THE 2026 COURSE WILL BE AN OUT-AND-BACK
Date: Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Start/finish location: Winnequah Park – Monona, WI
Start Time: 8:30-8:35 am

The Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon (formerly the Rockin Brews Half Marathon) starts with the races and ends with live music, unlimited free drinks, and food (for purchase) from local vendors. 

The Half Marathon course follows paved paths and tree-covered streets along the shores of beautiful Lake Monona, providing cooler temperatures throughout 75% of the course. Trees along the course will display their fall foliage as the leaf colors begin to transition. Runners will be able to view the beautiful Madison skyline throughout the course, and around mile 6, will run under the Frank LLoyd Wright Monona Terrace Convention Center.  

The 5K course follows paved roads through the lovely neighborhoods surrounding Winnequah Park.

All participants will receive an official Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K race shirt, a cool finisher medal, and much more..

There are First Aid/Water Stations at mile 2, mile 4, mile 6, mile 7.1 mile, mile 9.1, and mile 11.1. There will be Gatorade,water, some form of carbs (animal crackers…), and a bathroom at each location.

5K RUN

DUE TO BIKE PATH CONSTRUCTION, THE 2026 COURSE WILL BE AN OUT-AND-BACK
Date: Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Start/finish location: Winnequah Park – Monona, WI
Start Time: 9:00 am (all waves)

The course follows tree covered neighborhood, and lakeside streets. All participants will receive an official Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K race shirt, cider & beer, a cool finisher medal and live music.

There are no Aid Stations or Bathrooms along the 5K course. Please plan ahead. Thank you.

BQ TAG

MARATHON

Date: Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Start/finish location: Winnequah Park – Monona, WI
Start Time: 8:00-8:05 am

The second loop of the Full Marathon closes at 11:05 am. If you do not start your second lap before 11:05, or, if the “feels like” temperature is 85 degrees or above before you start your second lap, the Second Lap course will be closed and you will be given a half marathon time.

The Rockin Brews Marathon combines running with 2 of America’s Favorite things, Craft Beer & Live Music. The event is designed for groups, individuals, and serious competitors. There is a Marathon, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Walk (timed), and a 5K Run. The Finish Line Festival features ciders, beer,(21+) and live music. 

The course follows paved paths and tree-covered streets along the shores of beautiful Lake Monona, providing cooler temperatures throughout 75% of the course. Runners will view the beautiful skyline of Madison, WI, and run under the Frank LLoyd Wright Monona Terrace. Marathon participants will loop the Half Marathon course twice which allows them to drop off at 13.1 miles if weather conditions are less than perfect or for any other reason. 

All participants will receive an official Rockin Brews race shirt, a cool finisher medal, and free entry into the Finish Line Festival.

The Rockin Brews Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. The Marathon & Half Marathon are USATF Certified Courses.

There are First Aid/Water Stations at mile 1.7, mile 4, mile 6.3, mile 8.1 mile, mile 10.6, mile 13.1, mile 14.8, mile 17.1, mile 19.4, mile 21.2, mile 23.7, and mile 26.2. There will be Gatorade,water, some form of carbs (animal crackers…), and a bathroom at each location.

MARATHON RELAY

Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023
Start/finish location: Winnequah Park – Monona, WI
Start Time: 8:05 am

 

The second loop of the Full Marathon closes at 11:05 am. If you do not start your second loop before 11:05, you will be given a half marathon time.

Do you want to participate in The Rockin Brews Marathon but prefer a shorter distance? Recruit your team of four to six runners and make it a team effort. It’s fun and easy! There will be a Team Meet-Up Area 1/2 block before the Finish Line for those wishing to cross the Finish Line as a team. Every team member will receive an official race shirt, cider & beer and an awesome finisher medal. Plus live music at the Finish Line Festival.

The 6 Relay legs are as follows:
1st Leg – From Winnequah Park to 610 John Nolen Drive – 4 Miles
2nd Leg – From 610 John Nolen Drive to 2001 Yahara Place – 4 Miles
3rd Leg – From 2001 Yahara Place to Winnequah Park – 5.1 Miles
4th Leg – From Winnequah Park to 610 John Nolen Drive – 4 Miles
5th Leg – From 610 John Nolen Drive to 2001 Yahara Place – 4 Miles
Last Leg – From 2001 Yahara Place to Winnequah Park – 5.1 Miles

FULL MARATHON RELAY
– The team packet includes your matching bib numbers, safety pins, T-shirts, timing chip and other goodies.
– Bib Numbers will be worn on the front.  
– Timing Chip – All teams will be given one timing chip, the last person will cross the finish line with the chip on their bib.
– Exchange Areas are well marked. Please look for your exchange areas when approaching the transition locations. Please try to be courteous to faster participants. It is often advisable for teams to wear bright matching shirts, hats, shorts, etc. If you plan to exchange clothes, have that prearranged with your team members. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Each relay exchange area will include water, Gatorade and port-a-potties. Teams should bring post-race snacks to the exchange points for teammates who prefer them.
– Team Meet-Up Area is 1/2 block before the Finish Line for those wishing to cross the Finish Line as a team.

EXCHANGE DROP OFF LOCATIONS
One vehicle can be used for dropping off and picking up relay team members. The easiest way to do it is to drop off Runner 1 at the Starting Line at Winnequah Park near Nichols Rd & Healy Ln. and then drive the rest of the team to the first exchange at 610 John Nolen Drive, where runners 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 will be waiting. This location is to the left of the entrance to the Holiday Inn Express, on the bike path. Once Runner 1 arrives, Runner 2 will run to 2001 Yahara Place (at the corner of Russel St and Yahara Place), where Runners 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 will be waiting. Runner 3 will run to the Finish Line where runners 1, 2, 4, 5, & 6 will be waiting. Repeat this until Runner 5 exchanges with Runner 6 and then the team will meet up on the corner of Nichols Rd and the Monona Community Center parking lot before the finish and run to the finish together.

START & FINISH – 1013 Nichols Rd Monona, WI 53716 (at corner of Healy Ln)

TEAM MEET UP – 1011 Nichols Rd Monona, WI 53716 (at the parking lot entrance to the Monona Community Center)

EXCHANGES #1 & #4 – 610 John Nolen Drive
EXCAHNGES #2 & #5 – 2001 Yahara Place
EXCHANGE #3 & #6 – Monona Community Center – 1011 Nichols Rd Monona, WI 53716

REGISTER NOW

There are First Aid/Water Stations at mile 1.6, mile 4, mile 6.1, mile 8 mile, mile 10.04, mile 13.1, mile 14.7, mile 17.1, mile 19.2, mile 21.1, mile 23.14, and mile 26.2. There will be Gatorade and water at every station. The 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th station will have some form of carbs (animal crackers…). There is a bathroom at each location.

HALF MARATHON

Date: Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Start/finish location: Winnequah Park – Monona, WI
Start Time: 8:30-8:35 am

The Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon (formerly the Rockin Brews Half Marathon) starts with the races and ends with live music, unlimited free drinks, and food (for purchase) from local vendors. 

The Half Marathon course follows paved paths and tree-covered streets along the shores of beautiful Lake Monona, providing cooler temperatures throughout 75% of the course. Trees along the course will display their fall foliage as the leaf colors begin to transition. Runners will be able to view the beautiful Madison skyline throughout the course, and around mile 6, will run under the Frank LLoyd Wright Monona Terrace Convention Center.  

The 5K course follows paved roads through the lovely neighborhoods surrounding Winnequah Park.

All participants will receive an official Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K race shirt, a cool finisher medal, and much more..

There are First Aid/Water Stations at mile 1.7, mile 4, mile 6.3, mile 8.1 mile, and mile 10.4. There will be Gatorade,water, some form of carbs (animal crackers…), and a bathroom at each location.

HALF MARATHON RELAY

Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023
Start/finish location: Winnequah Park – Monona, WI
Start Time: 8:15 am

Do you want to participate in The Rockin Brews Marathon but prefer a shorter distance? Recruit your team of two to three runners and make it a team effort. It’s fun and easy! There will be a Team Meet-Up Area 1/2 block before the Finish Line for those wishing to cross the Finish Line as a team. Every team member will receive an official race shirt, cider & beer and an awesome finisher medal. Plus live music at the Finish Line Festival.

The 3 Relay legs are as follows:
1st Leg – From Winnequah Park to 610 John Nolen Drive – 4 Miles
2nd Leg – From 610 John Nolen Drive to 2001 Yahara Place – 4 Miles
Last Leg – From 2001 Yahara Place to Winnequah Park – 5.1 Miles

HALF MARATHON RELAY
– The team packet includes your matching bib numbers, safety pins, T-shirts, timing chip and other goodies.
– Bib Numbers will be worn on the front.  
– Timing Chip – All teams will be given one timing chip, the last person will cross the finish line with the chip on their bib.
– Exchange Areas are well marked. Please look for your exchange areas when approaching the transition locations. Please try to be courteous to faster participants. It is often advisable for teams to wear bright matching shirts, hats, shorts, etc. If you plan to exchange clothes, have that prearranged with your team members. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Each relay exchange area will include water, Gatorade and port-a-potties. Teams should bring post-race snacks to the exchange points for teammates who prefer them.
– Team Meet-Up Area is 1/2 block before the Finish Line for those wishing to cross the Finish Line as a team.

EXCHANGE DROP OFF LOCATIONS
One vehicle can be used for dropping off and picking up relay team members. The easiest way to do it is to drop off Runner 1 at the Starting Line at Winnequah Park (Nichols Rd/Healy Ln) and then drive the rest of the team to the first exchange at 610 John Nolen Drive where runners 2, & 3 will be waiting. This location is to the left of the entrance to the Holiday Inn Express, on the bike path. Once Runner 1 arrives, Runner 2 will run to 2001 Yahara Place (at the corner of Russel St and Yahara Place), where Runners 1 & 3 will be waiting. Runner 3 will run to the Finish Line where runners 1 & 2 will be waiting. The team will meet up on the corner of Nichols Rd and the Monona Community Center parking lot before the finish and run to the finish together.

START & FINISH – 1013 Nichols Rd Monona, WI 53716 (at corner of Healy Ln)

TEAM MEET UP – 1011 Nichols Rd Monona, WI 53716 (at the parking lot entrance to the Monona Community Center)

EXCHANGES #1 – 610 John Nolen Drive
EXCAHNGES #2 – 2001 Yahara Place
EXCHANGE #3 – Monona Community Center – 1011 Nichols Rd Monona, WI 53716

REGISTER NOW

There are First Aid/Water Stations at mile 1.6, mile 4, mile 6.1, mile 8 mile, mile 10.04, mile 13.1. There will be Gatorade and water at every station. The 2nd, 4th, and 6th station will have some form of carbs (animal crackers…). There is a bathroom at each location.

HALF MARATHON WALK

Date: Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Start/finish location: Winnequah Park – Monona, WI
Start Time: 8:17 am

 

The Rockin Brews Marathon combines running with 2 of America’s Favorite things, Craft Beer & Live Music. The event is designed for groups, individuals, and serious competitors. There is a Marathon, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Walk (timed), and a 5K Run. The Finish Line Festival features ciders, beer,(21+) and live music. 

The course follows paved paths and tree-covered streets along the shores of beautiful Lake Monona, providing cooler temperatures throughout 75% of the course. Runners will view the beautiful skyline of Madison, WI, and run under the Frank LLoyd Wright Monona Terrace. Marathon participants will loop the Half Marathon course twice which allows them to drop off at 13.1 miles if weather conditions are less than perfect or for any other reason. 

All participants will receive an official Rockin Brews race shirt, a cool finisher medal, and free entry into the Finish Line Festival.

There are First Aid/Water Stations at mile 1.7, mile 4, mile 6.3, mile 8.1 mile, and mile 10.6. There will be Gatorade,water, some form of carbs (animal crackers…), and a bathroom at each location.

 

5K RUN

Date: Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Start/finish location: Winnequah Park – Monona, WI
Start Time: 9:00 am (all waves)

The course follows tree covered streets with a couple 35′ climbs. All participants will receive an official Wisconsin Lakeside Half Marathon & 5K race shirt, cider & beer, a cool finisher medal and live music.

There are no Aid Stations or Bathrooms along the 5K course. Please plan ahead. Thank you.