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The Madeline Island Marathon and Half Marathon start and finish at Joni's Beach in La Pointe, Wisconsin, on Madeline Island in Lake Superior. Runners reach the island by ferry from Bayfield. The USATF-certified marathon is a Boston qualifier and runs on mostly paved roads with about 3 to 4 miles of gravel, including a 9-mile one-lane out-and-back. Fields are capped at 125 marathoners and 325 half marathoners, with a 7-hour time limit. The course records are 2:33:55 for men (Alex Richardson, 2024) and 3:05:50 for women (Maddy Sweeney, 2025).
WikipediaFAQ
When is the 2027 Madeline Island Marathon?
The 2027 Madeline Island Marathon will be held on Saturday May 22, 2027.
Is the Madeline Island Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
Yes, the Madeline Island Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.
What is the time limit for the Madeline Island Marathon?
The time limit for the Madeline Island Marathon is 7 hours.
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Madeline Island Marathon Weather History
Madeline Island Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 49°, Average Low: 38°, Average High: 59°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
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| Temp | 52° | 54° | 55° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 55° |
| Feel | 52° | 52° | 53° | 54° | 53° | 52° | 53° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 4mph | 7mph | 9mph | 9mph | 11mph | 10mph | 9mph |
| Dew | 41° | 41° | 41° | 40° | 39° | 38° | 39° |
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Madeline Island Marathon 2026
May 16, 2026
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 43°, High: 76°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
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| Temp |  67° | 69° | 71° | 73° | 74° | 75° | 76° |
| Feel | 67° | 69° | 71° | 73° | 74° | 75° | 76° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 14mph | 16mph | 20mph | 20mph | 23mph | 22mph | 21mph |
| Dew | 37° | 37° | 36° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 30° |
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Madeline Island Marathon 2025
May 17, 2025
Cloudy skies throughout the day.
Low: 40°, High: 57°, Light Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
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| Temp |  55° | 55° | 57° | 53° | 56° | 53° | 50° |
| Feel | 55° | 55° | 57° | 53° | 56° | 53° | 50° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | light | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 7mph | 10mph | 8mph | 14mph | 9mph | 9mph |
| Dew | 47° | 46° | 46° | 44° | 46° | 41° | 40° |
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Madeline Island Marathon 2024
May 18, 2024
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 42°, High: 72°, Light Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
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| Temp | 57° | 62° | 69° | 69° | 67° | 62° | 69° |
| Feel | 57° | 62° | 69° | 69° | 67° | 62° | 69° |
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| Wind | 0mph | 0mph | 5mph | 5mph | 6mph | 6mph | 4mph |
| Dew | 55° | 59° | 59° | 58° | 56° | 54° | 58° |
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Madeline Island Marathon 2023
May 20, 2023
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 36°, High: 73°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
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| Temp | 60° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 69° | 71° | 71° |
| Feel | 60° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 69° | 71° | 71° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 6mph | 5mph | 5mph | 9mph | 10mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 41° | 42° | 42° | 40° | 39° | 39° | 40° |
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Madeline Island Marathon 2022
May 21, 2022
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 38°, High: 49°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
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| Temp | 42° | 45° | 47° | 49° | 47° | 45° | 45° |
| Feel | 42° | 44° | 44° | 46° | 42° | 41° | 42° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 3mph | 6mph | 6mph | 11mph | 8mph | 6mph |
| Dew | 32° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 34° | 33° |
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Madeline Island Marathon 2019
May 18, 2019
Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.
Low: 39°, High: 42°, Heavy Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  39° | 40° | 40° | 41° | 39° | 39° | 39° |
| Feel | 39° | 34° | 34° | 36° | 32° | 31° | 32° |
| Rain | moderate | light | - | - | light | light | light |
| Wind | 0mph | 8mph | 9mph | 7mph | 9mph | 12mph | 13mph |
| Dew | 38° | 39° | 38° | 38° | 37° | 38° | 38° |
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Madeline Island Marathon 2018
May 19, 2018
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 35°, High: 57°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 54° | 51° | 47° | 45° | 45° | 45° | 46° |
| Feel | 54° | 51° | 42° | 41° | 41° | 44° | 46° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 3mph | 7mph | 10mph | 8mph | 6mph | 4mph | 0mph |
| Dew | 43° | 41° | 40° | 40° | 40° | 41° | 40° |
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Madeline Island Marathon 2017
May 20, 2017
Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with rain.
Low: 32°, High: 49°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 43° | 47° | 49° | 49° | 48° | 47° | 45° |
| Feel | 41° | 42° | 44° | 43° | 43° | 43° | 39° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 10mph | 10mph | 13mph | 12mph | 10mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° |
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