COURSE

The entire Door County Half Marathon is run on a closed, USATF-certified road course through one of the midwest’s most revered destinations – Peninsula State Park. The race begins and ends just a few strides from Nicolet Bay Beach, where the Runners’ Concourse is located.

Half marathoners will have access to aid stations nine times throughout the run. Each aid station will have medical personnel and volunteers.  Water and Gatorade will be available at all locations and Clif Shot Gel will be available at Aid Station E (just before mile marker 8). Please see the course map for details.

Restrooms are located near the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and near Tennison Bay (Miles 2 and 11 on the half marathon course and Mile 1 on the 5K). All other Aid Stations will have portapotties located just before the aid station.

Door County Half Marathon Course Highlights

  • USATF-certified road course closed to all traffic
  • The course takes runners along the shores of Geen Bay, on the bluffs atop the Niagara Escarpment, and through the secluded woods of Peninsula State Park
  • The course also winds past historical markers and scenic overlooks including the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Sven’s Bluff, and breathtaking panoramic views of Nicolet Bay, Green Bay and the islands dotting Lake Michigan
  • Eight strategically placed aid stations
  • Experienced medical staff and volunteers

Door County Half Marathon Course Map

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Nicolet Bay 5k

The Nicolet Bay 5k will start a few hundred yards from the start of the half marathon and will follow an out-and-back route, rather than a loop. The route will take runners down shore road to the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, where they will turn around to head back to the Finish Line. 5k runners will use the same finish line as the half marathon runners.

Nicolet Bay 5k Course Map

Course Video

Get a taste of the Door County Half Marathon course by watching the sped-up video below, which takes you down every step of the 13.1-mile route in four minutes and 45 seconds – just a little faster than a runner’s pace.

“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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