California · 1/2 Marathon · 10K · 5K
Mount Madonna Challenge
Mount Madonna Challenge is a 1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Gilroy, California. It was last held on August 8, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Gilroy, CA
Race details
- Last held
- August 8, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Gilroy, California
- Distances
- 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Course
- 2828 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- mtmadonnachallenge.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:00 AM PDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 2828 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface; 1532 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; 843 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Mount Madonna Challenge
Mount Madonna Challenge in Gilroy, CA.
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Mount Madonna Challenge: common questions
- When is the Mount Madonna Challenge?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Mount Madonna Challenge held?
- In Gilroy, California.
- What distances does the Mount Madonna Challenge offer?
- 1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How do I register for the Mount Madonna Challenge?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Mount Madonna Challenge?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed.
- What time does the Mount Madonna Challenge start?
- 8:00 AM PDT.
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