NEWS

The Stages of the Half

April 28, 2019 — Thoughts I Have While Running the Door County Half Marathon by Aleah Kidd 9:40 Do I need to go to the bathroom? Maybe I should drink more water. No, that’s...

Friday Packet Pickup Moves to Baileys Harbor

April 26, 2019 — To make your race preparation as seamless as possible we have changed the location of Friday’s Packet Pickup this year. We’ll be hosting Friday’s Packet Pickup and Expo at the...

2019 Post-race Party at Husby’s

April 26, 2019 — Celebrate Your Finish at Husby’s! When you finish, we’ll be handing you a free beer from One Barrel Brewing Co. at the runner’s concourse, so make sure you have your...

April 26, 2019 — 1st Place Male Overall Pottery created by Race Director Brian Fitzgerald 2-night stay at Parkwood Lodge $150 Gift certificate to On Deck Clothing Company $100 Gift certificate to Run Away...

2019 Pasta Dinner Specials

April 26, 2019 — The Cookery, Fish Creek Whole Wheat Linguine with Wild Shrimp Wild shrimp sautéed with garlic, pimentón (Spanish paprika) and red pepper flakes, finished with dry sherry. Tossed with whole wheat...

2019 Half Marathon Pace Team

April 26, 2019 — Pacers will be on hand at the Door County Half Marathon to help guide runners to a successful finish thanks to sponsorship from Door County Medical Center. Meet our pacers...

Father’s Battle Inspires Runner to Raise Fund for Alzheimer’s Association

February 25, 2019 — When Allen Sass stepped into the role of president at the Wisconsin Spice Company in 2016, it came with a tough assignment. He’d have to break the news to a...

Half Marathon is Great for Runners Casual, Competitive and Somewhere In-Between

December 26, 2018 — All Runners Welcome at the Door County Half Marathon by Aleah Kidd Every year, once the holidays have passed and New Year’s resolutions are freshly set, my mind looks ahead...

Catherine Riley Runs for The Clearing

October 25, 2018 — Catherine Riley has signed up for the Door County Half Marathon’s Run For A Cause program, running in support of The Clearing Folk School Scholarship Fund. She shared a few...

Broken Leg Won’t Keep This Runner from the Starting Line

May 4, 2018 — When Michelle Basler slipped on a patch of black ice on a training run Jan. 19, she could have taken it as a sign to ease up on training. When...

“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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