Lakefront Marathon Winners Crowned in Milwaukee
Marissa Lovell and Adam Rzentkowski secured top finishes in the annual Milwaukee road race.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Running
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Marissa Lovell won the women's half-marathon at the Lakefront Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1 hour 19 minutes and 31 seconds. Meanwhile, Kellyn Taylor set a new women's course record in the full marathon, while Adam Rzentkowski claimed victory in the men's event.
Why it matters
The Lakefront Marathon continues to be a major testing ground for endurance runners, drawing competitive fields to navigate the city's terrain. The event highlights local athletic achievement alongside top performances from across the country.
Marissa Lovell secured her win with a time of 1 hour 19 minutes and 31 seconds on the 13.1-mile course. In the full 26.2-mile marathon, Adam Rzentkowski crossed the finish line in 2 hours 26 minutes and 28 seconds.
The players
Marissa Lovell
She is an Oregon-based runner who participated in the Lakefront Marathon for the third time this year.
Kellyn Taylor
A professional runner based in Flagstaff, Arizona, she established a new course record during this year's full marathon.
Adam Rzentkowski
He is a runner from Rosholt who earned the win in the men's full marathon category.
The details
The route took participants across the Hoan Bridge as they navigated the Milwaukee course. Kellyn Taylor finished the full marathon in 2 hours 34 minutes and 14 seconds, officially setting a new course record for the women's field.
Timeline
October 4, 2026 was the official Lakefront Marathon race day.
Marissa Lovell finished third in the full marathon in 2024.
Marissa Lovell plans to run the California International Marathon in December 2026.
The Big Picture
Comparing current results to the 2024 Lakefront Marathon provides a clear benchmark for individual performance progression over the past two seasons. This year's results update the performance benchmarks and course records previously established by the 2024 Lakefront Marathon.
Kellyn Taylor's finish in 2 hours 34 minutes and 14 seconds successfully established a new women's course record for the full marathon. Meanwhile, Marissa Lovell's victory in the half-marathon marks her third appearance at the event following a third-place finish in 2024.
The takeaway
Competitive marathon running often requires athletes to balance multiple major events throughout a single calendar year. Participants aiming for peak performance should monitor recovery timelines between regional races and national championships.
What happens next
Marissa Lovell is scheduled to compete in the California International Marathon, which takes place in December 2026.
Further reading
For more on local race results, visit Running.
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