Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health
Scenic, moderately hilly tour of Madison's lakes and UW campus with a Capitol Square start/finish, USATF-certified Boston-qualifier and cool November temps.
Quick facts
- USATF-certified and Boston-qualifying.
- Start/finish on Capitol Square featuring lakes and campus views.
- Rolling, moderately hilly course, train for climbs.
- Live web/app tracking available via RTRT.
- November race with cool, sometimes breezy conditions.
About the Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health
The Madison Marathon is a capital‑city tour with a start/finish on Capitol Square and routes that showcase lakes Mendota and Monona, the UW-Madison campus, and classic neighborhoods. It’s USATF‑certified and used by many runners as a late‑season Boston qualifier.
Course
Expect rolling, honest hills and varied neighborhoods with signature sections through the UW Arboretum and along the lakes. Maps are published before race week; train for undulating terrain to keep your goal pace intact on the back half.
Race-day weather
Early‑November weather in Madison is cold to cool. Typical highs trend from the low‑50s to upper‑30s with lows in the 30s and occasional wind, great marathon temps if you layer smartly.
Past Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, November 15, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | Sunday, November 9, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, November 10, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health FAQ
When is the Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health?
The 2026 Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health is on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Is Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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