Mad Marathon
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Mad Marathon and associated races
The 15th Annual Mad Marathon, Mad Half, relays, 5K and 10K are scheduled for July 12, 2026 in the Mad River Valley in Central Vermont. The event includes multiple race distances that take place within a rural New England setting.
Distances offered:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Relays
- 10K
- 5K
Courses run on a mix of back roads and dirt roads through a rural community. Runners pass views of the Green Mountains, rolling farmlands with climbs and descents, small villages, historic barns and covered bridges. Sections of the course run alongside agricultural fields noted for Vermont cows.
The event is presented as a series of road and country races that move through varied terrain and local scenery. Information about course maps, results, lodging and volunteer opportunities is maintained by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.