From incorrectly measured courses to a weather-related cancellation, the Milwaukee Marathon has had its fair share of struggles since it launched in 2015.

Still, it was announced late last year that the marathon, half marathon and 5K races would return (for the first time in-person since 2019) with a new course on Saturday, April 13. That’s just two days away, and, this time, it looks like the race is on. However, numerous roads throughout Milwaukee will be closed this weekend to accommodate the runners.

Here’s what to know about the race and related road closures.

When is the 2024 Milwaukee Marathon?

The 2024 Milwaukee Marathon takes place on Saturday, April 13. The marathon and half marathon start at 7 a.m. The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m.

What roads will be closed for the Milwaukee Marathon?

Numerous roads along the lakefront and the Oak Leaf Trail will be closed for the races. All road closures are Saturday only unless otherwise noted.

• Park Road from Oklahoma Avenue to Howell Avenue: Closed 8 a.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday.
• Harbor Drive from Lincoln Memorial Drive to Clybourn Street: Closed 11 a.m. Friday to noon Saturday.
• Lincoln Memorial from Harbor Drive to Kenwood Boulevard: Closed 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Terrace Avenue from Wyoming Place to Wahl Avenue: Closed 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
• Wahl Avenue from Terrace Avenue to Lake Drive: Closed 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
• Lake Drive from Wahl Avenue to Kenwood Boulevard: Closed 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Newberry Boulevard from Oakland Avenue to Lake Drive: Closed 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Oakland Avenue from Park Place to Geneva Place: Closed 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Park Place from Oakland Avenue: Closed 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Kenwood Boulevard from Lincoln Memorial: Closed 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Erie Street from Broadway Street: Closed 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Summerfest Place from Harbor Drive: Closed 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Broadway Street from Erie Street to Water Street: Closed 6 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Water Street from Broadway Street to National Avenue: Closed 6 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• National Avenue from Water Street to First Street: Closed 6 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• First Street from National Avenue to Kinnickinnic Avenue: Closed 6 a.m. to noon
• Kinnickinnic Avenue from First Street to Russell Avenue: Closed 6 a.m. to noon
• Russell Avenue from First Street to Lincoln Memorial: Closed 6 a.m. to noon
• Oklahoma Avenue from Superior Street to Howell Avenue: Closed 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A few freeway ramps will also be closed for the marathon:

• Interstate-794 eastbound and westbound at Milwaukee Lakefront: Closed 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• I-794 northbound and southbound at Oklahoma Avenue: Closed 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Click here to view the full course maps on the marathon’s website.

Where does the new Milwaukee Marathon course go?

The new Milwaukee Marathon and half marathon courses start on Harbor Drive at the Henry Maier Festival Park.

The full marathon course moves up the east side to Lake Park and follows the Oak Leaf Trail. It winds back down through Lakeshore State Park, the Third Ward and Walker’s Point, ending at Humboldt Park in Bay View. The course also passes the art museum and touches Lincoln, Estabrook and South Shore parks.