DINING

Al Johnsons’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik

Located in downtown Sister Bay, Al Johnson’s is an historic landmark with exceptional pancakes and entrees and they even have goats on their grass roofs.
Husby’s

Great food, great fun in Sister Bay. Our historic tavern now includes the Garage Bar, where you can dine and drink in the sun! Join us for our Half Marathon post-party!
Julie’s Park Cafe & Motel

Julie’s Park Café & Motel is located at the Fish Creek entrance to Peninsula State Park. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine with us the Friday night before the race for our Spaghetti Dinner.
Sister Bay Bowl

Experience a classic American Supper Club at the Sister Bay Bowl, with some of the best food you’ve ever tasted at a bowling alley. After dinner a classic six-lane bowling alley that will take you back to the ’50s.
The Cookery

“Fresh food, expertly prepared” (Midwest Living, Best of the Midwest). Family run restaurant offering American casual fare with an emphasis on local ingredients. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily and the water view wine bar opens at 3 p.m. daily. Vegetarian and gluten free selections are available.
White Gull Inn

An historic Bed and Breakfast steps from the heart of Fish Creek. The White Gull Inn has been recognized nationally, including being honored as the best breakfast in America by Good Morning America (the Cherry Stuffed French Toast is a great day-after-marathon breakfast!).
Grasse’s Grill

Your true Door County dining experience. Our emphasis is on fresh, home made foods featuring Door County ingredients. Meals are prepared by professional chef/owner Jimmy Grasse and crew, and his wife Jessica and staff will ensure you feel at home.

“Like running in a cathedral in the woods.”

Tom Held -Silent Sports magazine

“Once again you put on an awesome race. I have ran all 8 years, I saved all my shirts and this is a must run race. Thanks for all the effort.”

Carol Mulinex

“The Door County Half Marathon is my favorite race of the year, every year. I love it.”

Jes Borland

“All aspects of this event are first class…. The best scenery, most challenging course to be found. Great job Door County Half crew A+. See you in 2016.”

Scott Luchterhand

“I have run several races – and quite honestly this is the one of the best supported run ever. You do an EXCELLENT JOB on all levels. The support is amazing. The volunteers exceptional. I have ZERO complaints or suggestions.”

Sara Frizelle

“I have done a few half marathons around the midwest and this is by far the best. The organization and communication is fantastic and so are the facilities and race perks. The route is also ideal: starting flat, allowing for the body to acclimate ; followed by a steep incline and then down hill once the body gets a little fatigued. I love it!”

Margaret Pennoyer

“I’ve raced all over the world and The Door County Half Marathon is one of my favorites. It’s very well organized, it’s in the heart of beautiful and peaceful Door County, and the course rolls through some of the most picturesque half marathon miles in the world.”

Jenny Hadfield – Runner’s World

A must-do race! This popular destination race takes full advantage of the natural beauty of Door County, Wis.

Competitor Magazine