The EPIC Marathon and Running Festival returns on May 17 in Green Bay, filling the gap left by the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon. This Boston Marathon qualifier features live entertainment and a post-race party.
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EPIC Marathon and Running Festival returns on May 17
Fills gap after Cellcom Green Bay Marathon ended in 2024
The marathon fills a gap in the city after the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon ran for the last time in 2024.
EPIC's race is a Boston Marathon qualifier and has live entertainment along the course and throws a party after the race.
All events start outside the EPIC Event Center, 2351 Holmgren Way, Ashwaubenon. The marathon goes west and north in Ashwaubenon and heads over the Mason Street Bridge to Allouez and on the Fox River Trail before crossing the Fox River again on the way back to Holmgren Way.
Here are details on how you can still register, follow runners, or join the post-race party.
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Andrew Honiotes (1169) slaps the finish line banner as he crosses the finish line of the half marathon during the inaugural EPIC Marathon & Running Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025, near EPIC Event Center in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.
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Andrew Honiotes (1169) slaps the finish line banner as he crosses the finish line of the half marathon during the inaugural EPIC Marathon & Running Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025, near EPIC Event Center in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Parking
Parking is first-come, first-served in the EPIC Event Center lot. Enter from Willard Drive or Holmgren Way. If the lot if full, participants can park on nearby public lots or city streets.
Cormier Road between Holmgren Way and Collaer Court is closed to all traffic.
Packet pick-up
Packet pick-up will be at the EPIC Event Center, 2351 Holmgren Way at the following times:
4-7 p.m. May 15
10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 16
Packet pick-up the day of the race is $30 and is from 5:30-7:15 a.m. May 17.
Events
All events start outside the EPIC Event Center. Participants will pass by Lambeau Field and Capital Credit Union Park with live music along the courses.
Marathon, half marathon, and relays: 7 a.m.
5K: 8 a.m.
Kids dash: 10 a.m.
How to follow the runners
Track runners through the RaceJoy app. You can also send personalized messages to runners through the app.
Viewing spots:
The Bar, 2001 Holmgren Way. See full and half marathon runner twice or 5K runners once.
Richard Craniums, 840 S. Broadway. See full marathon runners twice.
Beaumont Park, 1600 Sue Lane. See half and full marathon runners twice.
John Dickinson (1227) and Aubriella Piwonski-Dickinson (1229) cross the finish line of the 5K during the inaugural EPIC Marathon & Running Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025, near EPIC Event Center in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.
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John Dickinson (1227) and Aubriella Piwonski-Dickinson (1229) cross the finish line of the 5K during the inaugural EPIC Marathon & Running Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025, near EPIC Event Center in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Volunteer
Some volunteers are still needed at some aid stations along the courses to set up equipment, fill water cups, hand out drinks, and clean up the area. Sign up at runsignup.com.
Post race party
A party starts at 10:30 a.m. inside the EPIC Event Center with live entertainment, beer and cocktails for purchase, and the Bassball Cages will be open free of charge.
