Spectator Information
The Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K Run offers great opportunities for spectators to watch their friends and family.
The best places to view participants on the Half Marathon course:
- Start Line at the intersection of Michigan Street and Lincoln Memorial Drive
- The sidewalks along Lincoln Memorial Drive from Michigan Street to Lafayette Drive
- Lake Park behind Lake Park Bistro
- The water tower on Terrace Drive
- Veterans Park along the east end or behind the Milwaukee Art Museum
- Discovery World
- Lakeshore State Park
- Finish Line outside of the Summerfest South Gate located at Harbor Drive and Polk Street
- Download the Half Marathon Course Map
The best places to view participants on the Quarter Marathon course:
- Start Line at the intersection of Michigan Street and Lincoln Memorial Drive
- Discovery World
- Lakeshore State Park
- Finish Line outside of the Summerfest South Gate located at Harbor Drive and Polk Street Discovery World
- Download the Quarter Marathon Course Map
The best places to view participants on the 5K course:
- Start Line at the intersection of Michigan Street and Lincoln Memorial Drive
- Finish Line outside of the Summerfest South Gate located at Harbor Drive and Polk Street
Entertainment
Spectators and runners are invited to enjoy Polish Fest on the Summerfest Grounds after the race.

