Upcoming Races in Madison

Endurance Grid lists 14 races in Madison, Wisconsin, from October 2026 to August 2027.

14
Races
4
Sports

Racing in Madison

The Madison race calendar is busiest in October, March, and June. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Road Cycling, Triathlon, and Ultramarathon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, Half Marathon, 10K, 1 Mile, and Under 25 mi, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

275,568

as of 2023

City Elevation

871 ft

Nearest Airport

MSN

Dane County Regional Truax Field

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Madison, WI

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14 races in Madison

October 2026 Madison, Wisconsin Races

5 upcoming races in Madison, Wisconsin in October.
Oct
17
Sat
Running
St. James Spartan Stampede
McKee Farms Park - Fitchburg, Madison, WI
1 Mile
Avg 61° / 39°·871 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
Moving Mountains MEDLIFE 5K Run/Walk
600 N Park Street, Madison, WI
5K
Avg 60° / 39°·871 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
UW-Madison MedLife Moving Mountains 5k
800 Langdon St, Madison, WI
Avg 60° / 39°·871 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
Pink Ribbon Run
2003 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI
5K
Avg 57° / 36°·871 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
5th Annual Halfscom Half Marathon on Bascom Hill
500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI
Half Marathon
Avg 54° / 34°·871 ft city elevation

November 2026 Madison, Wisconsin Races

2 upcoming races in Madison, Wisconsin in November.
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Mundo Esperanza Spirit Walk 2026
326 S Segoe Rd, Madison, WI
Avg 49° / 30°·871 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Madison Turkey Trot 5K
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI
5K
Avg 41° / 25°·871 ft city elevation

December 2026 Madison, Wisconsin Races

1 upcoming race in Madison, Wisconsin in December.
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Run Santa Run 5K
825 State Street, Madison, WI
5K
Avg 34° / 19°·871 ft city elevation

March 2027 Madison, Wisconsin Races

2 upcoming races in Madison, Wisconsin in March.
Mar
6
Sat
Running
Freeze For Food
1602 Vilas Park Dr., Madison, WI
5K · 10K
Avg 39° / 21°·871 ft city elevation
Mar
13
Sat
RunningRoad Cycling
Madison Shamrock Shuffle
600 Block of State Street, Madison, WI
5K · 10K · Under 25 mi
Avg 43° / 24°·871 ft city elevation

April 2027 Madison, Wisconsin Races

1 upcoming race in Madison, Wisconsin in April.
Apr
10
Sat
RunningUltra
MadCity Ultras
Vilas Shelter - Madison City Park, Madison, WI
50K · 100K
Avg 55° / 34°·871 ft city elevation

June 2027 Madison, Wisconsin Races

2 upcoming races in Madison, Wisconsin in June.
Jun–Sep
6–19
Sun–Sun
Triathlon
Wisconsin Triathlon Series
2829 Royal Ave, Madison, WI
Sprint · Olympic
Avg 76° / 55°·871 ft city elevation
Jun
19
Sat
Road Cycling
Loop the Lake - A bike ride to benefit our lakes
The East Side Club, Madison, WI
Avg 80° / 58°·871 ft city elevation

August 2027 Madison, Wisconsin Races

1 upcoming race in Madison, Wisconsin in August.
Aug
14
Sat
Running
Midwest Financial Group Madison Mini Marathon
Memorial Union Terrace, Madison, WI
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 82° / 61°·871 ft city elevation

Races near Madison

Nov
26
Thu
Running
Birdie Derby 5k/10k Run/Walk
4 miles away5200 Research Park Dr, Fitchburg, WI
5K · 10K
Avg 41° / 25°
May
1
Sat
Running
Lake Monona 20K & 5K
5 miles awayWinnequah Park, Monona, WI
5K
Avg 63° / 42°
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Race Day Event's Beer Run & Beer Mile Presented by 3 Sheep's Brewing
5 miles awaySemiole Tap- 5956 Executive Dr., Fitchburg, WI
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 61° / 39°
Jun
25
Fri
Running
Spartan Summer Showcase
7 miles away5103 Farwell Street, Mc Farland, WI
1 Mile
Avg 81° / 59°·871 ft city elevation
Jan
1
Fri
Running
The Fleet Feet New Year's Day Dash Presented by Incredible Bank
7 miles away2616 N Pleasant View Rd, Middleton, WI
2 Mile / 3K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 28° / 12°·897 ft city elevation
Mar
27
Sat
Running
Cottontail Classic 5K & 10K
8 miles away451 E Verona Ave., Verona, WI
5K · 10K
Avg 48° / 28°·993 ft city elevation
Jun
26
Sat
Triathlon
Wisconsin Triterium Triathlon
9 miles awayVerona Fireman's Park, Verona, WI
Sprint · Olympic
Avg 81° / 60°·993 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Burn Boot Camp 5K & Birdie Derby
9 miles away411 Prairie Heights Dr, Verona, WI
5K
Avg 53° / 33°·993 ft city elevation
Jun
19
Sat
Running
Hot2Trot Cottage Grove Run/Walk
10 miles awayFiremen's Park, Cottage Grove, WI
1K · 5K · Half Marathon
Avg 78° / 57°·911 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Gobble Wobble 2026
13 miles away225 Hoel Avenue, Stoughton, WI
5K
Avg 40° / 23°·861 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
Viking Booster Trek
13 miles away600 Lincoln Ave, Stoughton, WI
5K
Avg 60° / 38°·861 ft city elevation
May
15
Sat
Running
Syttende Mai Classic Run/Walk
13 miles awayCollins Field, Stoughton, WI
2 Mile / 3K · 5K · Half Marathon
Avg 69° / 46°·861 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Madison, Wisconsin?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 14 upcoming races in Madison, Wisconsin, spanning 4 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Madison?
Madison hosts road cycling, running, triathlon, and ultramarathon races.
Is there a race season in Madison?
Races in Madison run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and March.
What race distances can you find in Madison?
Upcoming races in Madison cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 50K, 100K, Sprint, and Olympic.