Madison Marathon

NOV
15
2026
The Madison Marathon features marathon, half marathon, and 10K races through downtown Madison. It starts and finishes on the Capitol Square and offers race photos, a finisher medal, and pace groups. A prize purse is awarded to top finishers in the longer distances.
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Madison Marathon is a running event presented by SSM Health. The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026, and takes place in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.

Race Distances

The event includes multiple race distances:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • 10K

Event Details

The start and finish line is located on the Capitol Square. Registration includes a long-sleeved shirt (gender-specific), a finisher medal, and complimentary race photos. A post-race food item and one Michelob Ultra beer are provided for participants aged 21 and over.

The event is professionally timed and managed. Pace groups are available for all speeds. A prize purse is offered for the top three overall male and female finishers in both the Marathon and Half Marathon.

Referral Program

A referral program offers participants a refund on their registration fee if five people register using their unique referral link.

Contact and Sponsors

The event is supported by several sponsors, including SSM Health, Michelob Ultra, Festival Foods, MEP, Fleet Feet, Murphy Desmond, and WKOW. The official event website is madisonmarathon.org. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k