Who were winners of 2026 Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Marathon?

• The 2026 Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Marathon took place on April 11.
• David Vannucchi won the men’s marathon, and Carly Schrom was the top women’s finisher.
• Trevor Wenzel and Madeleine Davison were the first-place finishers in the half-marathon.

The 2026 Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Marathon started on April 11 near the Summerfest grounds at 7 a.m. in chilly temperatures.

By the time that David Vannucchi crossed the finish line at Humboldt Park in 2 hours, 30 minutes and 24 seconds, the sun was shining and the thermometer was pushing toward 50 degrees.

The 24-year-old Vannucchi, an Onalaska native who ran cross country at the University of Wisconsin, was running in the race for the first time.

“I’m from Milwaukee, I knew it was going to be good weather and a good day, so I figured I’d give it a shot,” he said.

Vannucchi finished nearly 7 minutes ahead of Sam Janssen (2:37:19) among the men’s competitors.

Carly Schrom, a 26-year-old endurance athlete from Oconomowoc, was the top women’s finisher in 2:52:41.

“Perfect weather,” Schrom said. “Could you ask for a better day?”

In the half-marathon, Trevor Wenzel was the first male at 1:08:32 and Madeleine Davison was the top female at 1:19:29.