elite athlete info
The Marquette Marathon "Elite Athlete" program is designed for professionals and highly competitive runners who meet our qualifying standards. If you have posted an exceptional marathon or half-marathon time after September 1, 2025, you may qualify!
Elite runners who are accepted into the program will receive a complimentary race entry along with a designated Elite Runner position at the start of the race, giving you the best chance to chase that P.R.
Think you qualify? Check out the requirements below, and fill out the form if interested!*
*We are a dedicated staff here at the Marquette Marathon, and want to deliver a safe, well-organized, and memorable marathon experience for all of our runners. Response to your inquiry may take up to 48 hours.
Elite Athlete Qualifying Times and Quick Information
Male Qualifying Times
Marathon - 2:35
Half Marathon - 1:10
Female Qualifying Times
Marathon - 2:57
Half Marathon - 1:23
Standards for both the marathon and the half-marathon must have been run after September 1, 2025, to qualify. Applications must be submitted no later than 30 days before the event.
Our 2026 Elite Athletes
Meet the Elite Athletes who will be running in the 2026 Full Marathon and Half Marathon!
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