NEWS

One Runner’s Journey to the Starting Line, and Health

April 18, 2025 — By MARY BLICHMANN Most of my life I was in pretty good physical shape. I rode my bike across a few states, rode over mountain passes, and finished several sprint...

Stout, Kowalke Blaze to Victory at Door County Half Marathon

May 5, 2024 — Warm May temperatures made for fast finishes at the 16th Door County Half Marathon on Saturday, May 4. Grayson Stout of Sheboygan came within striking distance of Tyler Sigl’s course...

Training Tips for the Door County Half Marathon

January 15, 2024 — by Krista Eliot, Pace Team Coordinator I always suggest that any training program you take on incorporate at least several hill training days over the course of training in preparation...

2023 Pace Team Information

May 2, 2023 — We will have a great pace team on hand to help guide you to your best race on Saturday! Check out the times, paces, and the pacers you’ll be running...

Stout, Ribbons Run Away in 2022 Half Marathon

May 8, 2022 — The Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k returned to spring for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, and more than 1,500 runners were rewarded with perfect May...

2022 Official Race Guide (Digital Version)

May 1, 2022 — The 2022 Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k race guide is out in print this week in the Peninsula Pulse, but you can get a look online now...

Shuttle Information

April 28, 2022 — We are happy to make free shuttles available to get runners and spectators to and from the starting line. Shuttles will do a one-time pick up for guests at designated...

Resolve to Run in 2022

December 28, 2021 — Is running part of your New Year’s resolution for 2022? If so, make your commitment to keep you inspired to run by registering for the May 7, 2022 Door County Half...

2021 Race Postponed to Oct. 30, 2021

February 25, 2021 — Hey Runners! We regret to have to announce we have postponed the 2021 Door County Half Marathon because of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The race, originally scheduled for May...

Oct. 31, 2020 Half Marathon Canceled

September 2, 2020 — We regret to announce that we have made the extremely difficult decision to cancel the Oct. 31, 2020 Door County Half Marathon. We know how much you love this race,...

“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.

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