Wisconsin · Half Marathon · 5K
Madison Mini Marathon
Madison Mini Marathon is a half marathon and 5K event held in Madison, Wisconsin. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, August 14, 2027. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- August 14, 2027
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, August 14, 2027
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Gently rolling; tours Capitol Square, State Street, the UW campus and Lake Mendota
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- madisonminimarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Madison Mini Marathon
A summer half marathon and 5K that showcases Madison's most iconic spots including Capitol Square, the UW campus, the Arboretum and the lakefront, finishing with a popular post-race party on Lake Mendota.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of Wisconsin's largest half marathons; frequently sells out; 98% participant satisfaction rating
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Madison Mini Marathon: common questions
- When is the Madison Mini Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, August 14, 2027.
- Where is the Madison Mini Marathon held?
- In Madison, Wisconsin.
- What distances does the Madison Mini Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Madison Mini Marathon?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Madison Mini Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Madison Mini Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Madison Mini Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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