[1] The inaugural event, branded the PNC Milwaukee Running Festival,[2] was held on November 1, 2015, and saw great success, attracting 3,700 participants.
[5] The resulting backlash from runners and city officials threw the future of the race into question.
Tony Evers declared a state of emergency, which was later expanded to a stay-at-home order through April 28.
[9] With the state restricting public gatherings, Milwaukee Marathon race organizers announced March 27 that the fifth annual running would be canceled, along will all other races taking place during the April 10–11 weekend.
[7] The Milwaukee Marathon returned for the 2023 season, scheduled to be held on March 25, 2023.