Madison Mini Marathon
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Event information
The Midwest Financial Group Madison Mini Marathon takes place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. The event base is Memorial Union Terrace at 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703. The program includes the following events:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Kids Run
The half and 5K start and finish near N Park St (just past Science Hall). The kids run start line is at Park and Univerity (look for the inflatable arch). The course passes Capitol Square, the Dane County Farmer’s Market, State Street, Camp Randall Stadium, the Kohl Center, the Arboretum, and the UW campus. A post-race gathering called the 14th Mile Post-Race Party is hosted at Memorial Union Terrace with live music, views of Lake Mendota, food available for purchase, non-alcoholic options, and one complimentary beer for participants aged 21 and older.
Race services and inclusions
Race entries include a fully sublimated unisex tech shirt, a custom finisher medal, and finisher snacks. The event offers professional race timing, free participant tracking via RaceJoy, free digital race photos, and a post-race highlight video. An indoor pre-race warm-up area and restrooms are available at Memorial Union. Pacers for the half marathon are provided by Fleet Feet. Nearby parking and official race merchandise for purchase on site are noted, and the event features an appearance by Bucky Badger. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.