The Great Midwest Inline Marathon and Half Marathon offers a great course touring through Wisconsin’s beautiful countryside.  The ceremonial start and exciting multi-sport finish area in downtown Elkhart Lake will surely deliver participants an unforgettable experience.  The marathon, full and half is a great course for recreational skaters and offers good competition for advanced skaters.  The marathon is part of the NROC series.  Before the event participants can visit the multi sport expo and after the event enjoy live entertainment and endurance athlete camaraderie at the post event party.  If a marathon is not enough skating for you there is also a criterium on Saturday and an individual & 2 man time trial on Monday.   

EVENT DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE!

SCHEDULE HAS BEEN UPDATED

INDIVIDUAL & 2 MAN TEAM TIME TRIAL COURSE AND AWARDS:
Monday, May 31

COURSE PARKING IS STILL THE SAME FOR THE TIME TRIAL. HOWEVER THE ROADS HAVE CHANGED SO THAT IT IS A 2 LAP TIME TRIAL= 10 MILES TOTAL. COURSE STARTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF CTY RD O AND HIGHLAND LOCATED 1/2 MILE WEST OF PARKING ON CTY RD O.

COURSE FROM CTY RD O AND HIGHLAND AS FOLLOWS: GO WEST ON CTY RD O, RIGHT ON ALPINE, RIGHT ON CTY RD J, RIGHT ON HIGHLAND BACL TO CTY RD O

TT Course Address:
Sheboygan County Memorial Airport
N6180 Resource Drive
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

SCHEDULE
For event schedule click here.
For Saturday night pasta dinner and nightly entertainment info click here.

PACKET PICK UP
Please check schedule for packet pick up locations.  While there, check out the running, biking, and inline skating exhibitors.  Packets will be available during specified packet pick up times only, see schedule.  To pick up your packet you will be required to sign a waiver and present valid photo ID.  If you are picking up a packet for another participant you must bring a signed waiver and a copy of their photo ID.

GOODIES
Moisture wicking technical shirts (front and back print), event bib number, and a bag full of goodies will be provided to all participants.  Placement awards will also be given, see below. Sport massages at the finish line provided by serenitymassageandyoga.com

INLINE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON COURSE AND AWARDS:
Sunday, May 30
The 26.2 mile marathon and half marathon start in celebratory fashion in downtown Elkhart Lake.  After touring through town the course travels onto a 6 mile scenic loop, (5 loops for the marathon and 2 for the half marathon).   The finish is in Elkhart Lake at the same location as other festival events making for an action packed experience.  The marathon is an NROC event.  Water stations will be provided on course and medical service will be stationed at the finish line.  Please see course map for water stations, suggested spectator spots, and parking locations.  For the Marathon and Half Marathon Course Map click here.
Start Location Address
Intersection of Chicago St and Rhine
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

Awards will be awarded to the top 3 participants, male and female in each age group and overall for the marathon and half marathon. Awards will also be given to the top 3 elite and masters men and women.  Age groups are as follows: u18, 19-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60 and 61+

CRITERIUM COURSE AND AWARDS:
Saturday, May 29
The criterium is a tight .5 Mile course in the heart of Elkhart Lake for inline speed skaters.  Participants race continuous loops for a specified time rather than a specified distance.  Integrated with the cycling criterium their will also be a famed one on one, bike vs. skate 100 meter dash for all to watch.  CRITERIUM COURSE MAP click here
Awards will be given to the top 5 male and female overall.
Crit Course Address:
Downtown Elkhart Lake at Depot
21 Lake Street
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

INDIVIDUAL & 2 MAN TEAM TIME TRIAL COURSE AND AWARDS:
Monday, May 31

COURSE PARKING IS STILL THE SAME FOR THE TIME TRIAL. HOWEVER THE ROADS HAVE CHANGED SO THAT IT IS A 2 LAP TIME TRIAL= 10 MILES TOTAL. COURSE STARTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF CTY RD O AND HIGHLAND LOCATED 1/2 MILE WEST OF PARKING ON CTY RD O.

COURSE FROM CTY RD O AND HIGHLAND AS FOLLOWS: GO WEST ON CTY RD O, RIGHT ON ALPINE, RIGHT ON CTY RD J, RIGHT ON HIGHLAND BACL TO CTY RD O

TT Course Address:
Sheboygan County Memorial Airport
N6180 Resource Drive
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT
You skated, cheered or volunteered all your energy away but the fun has just begun.  Experience more than just your event with the nightly festival entertainment*.  Enjoy food, live entertainment, and the endurance athlete camaraderie.  All are invited! Elkhart Lake is a beautiful vacation spot, so bring the family. Click here for details.

GENERAL INFORMATION
This event is chip timed.  All timing chips will be available at packet pick up.  It is the participant’s responsibility to return their timing chips and to pay any fees for any unreturned timing chips.

Gear check will be provided for at all skate events.  Pick up and drop off will be at the start and finish respectfully.  The event is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Weather:  The average temperature is 61 degrees Fahrenheit.  It is the participant’s responsibility to choose the proper clothing, nutrition and hydration for the event day weather.

Headphones are prohibited from all inline events.

Helmets are required for all inline skating events and must be worn at all times you are wearing your skates throughout the weekend.