Spring Forward Half Marathon

MAR
14
2026
Hit the trails in Madison on March 14, 2026 with the Spring Forward Half Marathon and 10k, featuring scenic laps through the Arboretum and a finish inside Vilas Park. Choose the half or 10k for a lively spring race that welcomes a range of runners.
Sat 14 Mar 2026
Half Marathon 10 kilometers

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Spring Forward Half Marathon & 10k

The Spring Forward Half Marathon & 10k takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin. The event is organized by Ascent Endurance Group with timing support from Badger State Timing. The listed venue address is 1602 Vilas Park Drive, Madison, WI 53715. The event offers two race options and specifies minimum ages for entry.

  • Half marathon - two laps of the Madison Arboretum (roughly 10 km per lap) plus about 1.1 km added in Vilas Park
  • 10k - one lap of the Madison Arboretum

Course and entry details

The half marathon course consists of two laps of the Arboretum followed by an approximately 1.1 km addition inside Vilas Park. The 10k course is a single lap of the Arboretum. The half marathon is open to participants aged 14 and older. The 10k is open to participants aged 11 and older. Sponsors listed for the event include Ascent Endurance Group, Badger State Timing, Indoorance, Wisconsin Runner, and Skratch Labs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.