Madeline Island Marathon

The Madeline Island Marathon and Half Marathon is an annual road running competition held in May at La Pointe, Wisconsin, located on Madeline Island, United States.[1] The course runs point-to-point, with out-and-back portions. The course follows a scenic route, which is mostly paved, but also includes sections of gravel road. The route features scenic woodlands and Lake Superior views, in a rural setting. Joni's Beach on Madeline Island serves as the starting and ending point.[2]

Main Street, downtown LaPointe, on Madeline Island.

The Madeline Island Marathon is USATF certified. Certification numbers are:[3]

  • Marathon #WI17014DM
  • Half Marathon #WI17013DM

The 2020 running was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

Course records edit

The male record time for the 2017 Madeline Island Marathon is 2:53:47, set by St. Paul, Minnesota runner Andrew Kromroy. The female record time for the 2017 Madeline Island Marathon is 3:12:20, set by Encinitas, California runner Stephanie Berger-Mckenna.

The male record time for the 2017 Madeline Island Half Marathon is 1:24:02, set by Washburn, Wisconsin runner Blaise Sopiwnik. The female record time for the 2017 Madeline Island Half Marathon is 1:35:47, set by Lake Elmo, Minnesota runner Ann Smith.

References edit

  1. ^ "Madeline Island Marathon". Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Bayfield Chamber of Commerce". Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  3. ^ "Madeline Island Marathon". Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Latest local COVID-19 news: Mad island races, DNR deer meetings canceled". Ashland, Wisconsin: Ashland Daily Press. 23 March 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.

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