Madison Marathon
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Event overview
The Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health takes place in downtown Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Races start and finish on the Capitol Square and the event location is listed as 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI. The event includes the following distances:
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
Race weekend, services and features
The race weekend includes an expo and packet pick up at Monona Terrace, plus shake out runs led by Fleet Feet at One Social Food Hall. Will-call packet pick up is available if pre-purchased. Registration perks listed by the organizer include free race photos, a long-sleeved gender-specific shirt, a finisher medal that is part of a multi-year medal series (all distances receive a medal), one complimentary Michelob Ultra for participants 21 and older, and post-race food. The event offers pace groups, professional timing and race management, and a prize purse for 1st–3rd overall winners (male and female) in the marathon and half marathon. A referral program refunds the registration fee when five people register using a participant’s unique link. Major sponsors named include SSM Health, Michelob Ultra, Festival Foods, MEP, Fleet Feet, Murphy Desmond, and WKOW. The organizer also lists fundraising options and charity pages associated with the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
