The race starts by crossing the Cass Street Bridge over the Mississippi River.  The course then heads over to South Side of lacrosse.  The half marathon ends at Myrick Park.  The full marathon continues on to the North side of La Crosse, also ending at Myrick Park.

La Crosse Fitness Festival

Post-Race Review/ Results

Justin Stakston won the inaugural La Crosse Marathon with a time of 2 hours 32 minutes and 10 seconds to best the field of more than 350 participants in the 26.2 mile race

Home city advantage helps Stakston, Stubler emerge victorious in La Crosse Marathon

Human Interest Story

The Fitness Fest organizers are working to get last minute details finished before this weekends races. More than two-hundred and fifty volunteers are coordinating the effort surrounding the marathon.

Final preps underway for marathon in La Crosse this weekend

This weekend marks the inaugural La Crosse Marathon and race organizers are hoping that drivers are aware of detours that the race will cause in traffic patterns. The marathon race begins at 8 am on Sunday with police and volunteers in place to help direct the traffic.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results