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Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health
Run the Isthmus
A scenic fall marathon through Madison's isthmus, lakes, and the UW campus.
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Race date: November 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM.
About
The Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health takes runners through the beautiful isthmus city of Madison, Wisconsin, with the start and finish at the iconic Capitol Square. The modern era of the marathon began in 1994 as the Mad City Marathon, building on an earlier race that ran from 1974 to 1983. The course takes runners around Lakes Monona and Mendota, through the University of Wisconsin campus, and past many of Madison's distinctive neighborhoods. The event offers a marathon, half marathon, and 10K.
Course
| Surface | Road |
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| Course type | Loop |
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| Elevation gain | 95 m |
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| Boston qualifier | Listed as Boston qualifier |
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| Weather notes | Mid-November in Madison ranges from -2 to 7 C (28 to 45 F). Cold conditions likely. Dress warmly and prepare for wind. |
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Race profile
| First held | 1974 |
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| Average runners | 4,000 |
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Registration
| Price | $100 to $210 |
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| Participant limit | 5,000 |
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Contact
| Organizer | Madison Marathon |
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