Full Marathon at 75% Capacity, Half at 90% 

Green Bay, WI  – Time is running out to register for the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon distance events. Both the half and full events are reaching capacity, with the full marathon, capped at 2,000 participants, approximately 75% full and the half marathon, capped at 5,000 participants, 90% full.

The distance events, which will take place on Sunday, May 16, are limited for the safety of participants.

“The goal of capping races is to provide a better overall experience for the runners and ensure their safety,” said Sean Ryan, race director for the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon. “Together with the mini-marathon being held on Saturday, we will hopefully alleviate some of the congestion around the start line that we had experienced in past years.”’

The start line has also been moved closer to Oneida Street on Lombardi Avenue to create a larger starting corral and help with the crowding problem. Other course changes include: the marathon route passing through Downtown Green Bay on the new City Deck and the last mile of the marathon, marathon relay and half marathon approaching Lambeau along Armed Forces Drive in front of the Resch Center, rather than Potts Avenue. 

Distance events will begin at 7 a.m. on Sunday, a half hour earlier than previous years.