Run Madtown
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Run Madtown - Madison, Wisconsin, May 23-24, 2026
Run Madtown is a weekend of running events in Madison, Wisconsin. The program includes multiple distances and themed events held around State Street, which serves as the common start and finish area for the weekend races.
Events on the weekend include:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- Twilight 5K
- Rudy’s Rainbow Mile (one mile)
- Mad for Madtown Challenge
- LET’S GLOW!
Rudy’s Rainbow Mile is presented as a one-mile race that honors a late community member and supports LGBTQ+ youth. The race begins and ends on State Street, the same start and finish used across Run Madtown events.
The Equity in Motion Scholarship is intended to remove financial barriers by providing full coverage of race registration fees for selected participants. Organizers also seek 3,500 sample-sized products for the finish line food area and offer onsite sampling and advertising in the event magazine as promotional opportunities.
A free monthly wellness program called THRIVE 365 is associated with the event series; the program includes monthly challenges such as a step challenge titled Stepping Into the New Year. Participant reviews and event information describe a large festival atmosphere, an urban and nature mix location, and an undulating mixed course profile. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
