Races Half marathon · Milwaukee, USA
Brew City Half Marathon
Brew City Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Milwaukee, USA, held each April. A single loop from Veterans Park along paved trails and parkland through Lincoln and Estabrook parks. The organiser bills it as flat and fast, and its chart spans only about 15 m of height. Mid-April in Milwaukee is cool, often with a lake breeze, typically 3 to 13°C. On a course as flat as Brew City Half Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
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When
April
next: Saturday 17 April 2027
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Mid-April in Milwaukee is cool, often with a lake breeze, typically 3 to 13°C.
Racing this course well
A single loop from Veterans Park along paved trails and parkland through Lincoln and Estabrook parks. The organiser bills it as flat and fast, and its chart spans only about 15 m of height.
On a course as flat as Brew City Half Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for the next race were open in November 2026
- Price
- $69.99 early price, against a listed $130 standard fee (2027 race)
Official Brew City Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Saturday 17 April 2027
- Start time
- 08:00
- Time limit
- 3.5 hours
- Pacers
- Half marathon pace groups from 1:30 to 2:45
- Also on the day
- marathon, 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The route runs north through Lincoln Park and Estabrook Park and returns to the lakefront. The Oak Leaf Trail bridge near the start is part of the course.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Paved trail
- Total climb
- 175 m (570 ft)
- Total descent
- 175 m (570 ft)
- Start altitude
- 180 m (590 ft)
- Course status
- USATF certified (WI26003DM)
Worth knowing
- Every finisher gets a bratwurst and, for those aged 21 or over, a beer.
- The marathon is two laps of the half marathon course.
Pick your goal for Milwaukee
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Brew City Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Brew City Half Marathon?
- The next Brew City Half Marathon is on Saturday 17 April 2027 in Milwaukee, USA. It is held each April.
- Is the Brew City Half Marathon course flat?
- A single loop from Veterans Park along paved trails and parkland through Lincoln and Estabrook parks. The organiser bills it as flat and fast, and its chart spans only about 15 m of height.
- How do I enter the Brew City Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for the next race were open in November 2026. Price: $69.99 early price, against a listed $130 standard fee (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Brew City Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for Milwaukee — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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