Madison Station Half Marathon
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 2103 Main Street, Madison, MS
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K Run · 5K Run & more
From the Organizer
MADISON STATION HALF MARATHON 10K RUN, 5K RUN & 5K WALK
Join us for the fifteh annual Madison Station Half Marathon! We will start under the arch located in Madison's historic downtown area and finish at the famous red caboose.
Contributions from this event will be made to local charities to include Webster Animal Shelter and Madison Cultural Art Center.
Please register early online to save on registration fees. The fees for registering at Packet Pickup will increase by $10.00. There will be no race day registrations.
REGISTER SOON.... SHIRTS AND FINISHER MEDALS ARE LIMITED.
The Half Marathon is Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) State Championship for Mississippi for 2026.
Finishers will receive a finisher medal while supplies last as a congratulations for a job well done and as a thank you for being a part of our event!
After the race stay and enjoy the sounds of The Chill and food prepared by the Knights of Columbus Local 9543 and beverages.
Please check back for any updates that may be posted.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Madison, MS
Population
27,775
as of 2023
Elevation
335 ft
Nearest Airport
JAN
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Madison Station Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
145
Days to train
- Race
- Madison Station Half Marathon
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 2103 Main Street, Madison, MS
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Madison Station Half Marathon?
- Madison Station Half Marathon is a running race held in Madison, Mississippi on October 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Madison Station Half Marathon?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Madison, Mississippi at 2103 Main Street, Madison, MS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Madison Station Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Madison Station Half Marathon
Oct 31, 2026