FESTIVAL
The festival is a collection of running, cycling, inline skating and mountain biking’s finest endurance events located in the heart the Midwest.  The concept of the festival is to bring endurance athletes of many different sports together in one place where they can experience a unique camaraderie, the essence of sport, and the feeling of true accomplishment… crossing the finish line.  Come to the festival and experience GREAT events, multisport camaraderie, breathtaking countryside and nightly entertainment.  Experience more than just another race.

The Great Midwest Marathon and Endurance Festival is a celebration of human capability.  Events have been designed so that finishers remember this event as a crowning moment of achievement.  From the first time marathoner to national champion speed skaters the festive atmosphere will be buzzing with embracing camaraderie fostered by this unique festival of events.

Participants can experience the festival on multiple levels by visiting the event expo, participating in one or many GREAT events, watching the excitement at centrally located finish lines, and enjoying live evening entertainment.

Come for your race and bring the family as Elkhart Lake is a beautiful vacation spot.