Madison Marathon
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Madison Marathon event
The Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health takes place in downtown Madison, Wisconsin on November 9, 2025. Races start and finish on Capitol Square and the event address is 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI. The event includes multiple race distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
There is a prize purse for 1st through 3rd place overall winners (male and female) in the Marathon and Half Marathon. Sponsors named for the event include SSM Health, Michelob Ultra, Festival Foods, MEP, Fleet Feet, Murphy Desmond, and WKOW.
Logistics and participant inclusions
Expo and packet pick up are scheduled at Monona Terrace on the weekend before the race; race day will call packet pick up is available if pre-purchased. There is no onsite registration on race day, and races have traditionally sold out in early October. Registration fees listed for the 2025 event are: Full Marathon $186.14, Half Marathon $158.77, and 10K $74.46.
Registered participants receive race perks including free race photos, one complimentary Michelob Ultra beer for those 21 and older, post-race food, a long-sleeved gender-specific shirt, a finisher medal (year three of a four-year series), pace groups, and professional timing. The event is organized by Madison Festivals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.