South Shore Half Marathon -- BLS Members receive $10 discount at check out

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location: Milwaukee, WI; 2900 South Shore Drive, 53207
Featured distance: 13.1 Miles
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run along Lake Michigan's scenic shore, earn your "ugly gloves," and celebrate at the post-race party in this fun, affordable half marathon.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Embrace the early spring with the South Shore Half Marathon in Milwaukee, WI. Known for its fun atmosphere and affordability, this race offers a scenic out-and-back course along the beautiful Lake Michigan shore. Runners will enjoy park and lake views as they complete the 13.1 miles. A unique highlight is the famous "ugly gloves" swag, complemented by a lively post-race party in the Pavilion, making for a memorable experience.

What to expect

Enjoy a scenic out-and-back course on a paved path with beautiful Lake Michigan views.
Receive unique "ugly gloves" and join a lively post-race party in the Pavilion.
An early 8:15 AM start is available for those who anticipate needing more than three hours to finish.

Standout details

Famous for its "ugly gloves"
Scenic Lake Michigan shore course
Post-race party in the Pavilion
Early start option for longer finishes

Perks & features

After-Party
Awards

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

The course

Road
Rolling
Timed race

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Rolling road course, longer distance

half marathon distance, mostly paved, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

We’re rolling back entry price!

The South Shore Half Marathon is known for being a fun, affordable, early-spring race, and famous for its “ugly gloves”.

What you receive: A great price and ugly gloves!

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026

Where: South Shore Pavilion

Course: Out & back on a paved recreational path along the beautiful Lake Michigan shore (park and lake views)

Cost

$30 for BLS members through 1/31 $40 non-members through 1/31 $40 for BLS members 2/1 to 4/3 $50 non-members 2/1 to 4/3 $60 race day (No Cash Accepted, card only) Perks (runners & volunteers): Ugly gloves and post-race party in the Pavillion.

Think you'll need more than 3 hours to finish? If so, we will have an early start at 8:15am for those thinking they'll need more than 3 hours to finish. The remainder of the runners will begin at 9:00am. Nothing in between.

Awards

Overall male and female in each event and age group awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age group M/F: 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80 and over. Anyone who starts at 8:15 will not be eligible for Overall awards, but will be eligible for age group awards.

Please review Badgerland Strider Race Policies and Guidelines .

Packet Pick Up

Early Pick Up: Friday, April 3, 4PM-7:00PM at Performance Running Outfitters - Brookfield 2205 N. Calhoun Rd, Brookfield WI 53005

Day of: Saturday, April 4, 7:45 - 8:45AM - Inside the South Shore Pavilion Address: 2900 South Shore Drive, Milwaukee WI 53207

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