Madison Marathon

Don’t forget to lock in your hotel room for Madison Marathon weekend. Our partner hotels have set aside discounted room blocks just for our runners and their guests, making it easy to stay close to the action. Rooms do fill up quickly, so now’s the perfect time to grab your spot and make your weekend stress‑free. You can check out our hotel options by clicking the link below.

https://mmxreservations.com/fer/ #/Madison?pageCode=MadisonMarathon2026

Fuel your miles with the ultimate recovery bowl! Training means giving your body the high-quality fuel it deserves. This Salmon & Quinoa Power Bowl is a runner's dream, packed with anti-inflammatory Omega-3s, complex carbs for glycogen replenishment, and a "Big Green" trio of asparagus, broccoli, and bell peppers. Topped with a high-protein dollop of Greek yogurt, it’s the perfect post-long run meal to help those muscles bounce back for your next workout. Save this combo for your next meal prep!

Protein: Pan-seared salmon + Greek yogurt dollop Carbs: Fluffy quinoa
Produce: Roasted asparagus, broccoli, and bell peppers
The Zest: Top with squeeze of fresh lemon juice, one clove minced garlic, and dill

It’s Feel Good Friday, and we’re taking a moment to appreciate the races that keep our community moving. Drop your favorite event in the comments, it doesn't matter if it’s a local 5K, a trail run, or a marathon that means something special to you. It’s a simple way to recognize the events, volunteers, and organizers who help make our running community what it is.

If you’re looking for a fun, high‑energy spring race weekend, Run Madtown is one of Madison’s most vibrant running events. Held May 23–24, the weekend includes something for everyone, from the lively Twilight 5K, to the scenic 10K and Half Marathon, to the inclusive and community‑centered Rudy’s Rainbow Mile. With routes that highlight some of Madison’s most iconic spots and a race atmosphere known for being welcoming, colorful, and full of personality. It’s a great way to kick off your summer miles!

You can explore all race options and get registered here: https://runmadtown.com/

The Madison Marathon is not only Wisconsin’s largest marathon, but also a celebration of community, resilience, and access for all. As a nonprofit event welcoming more than 8,500 runners and tens of thousands of spectators, we’re proud to generate nearly $1 million in local economic impact each year. But more importantly, we’re committed to making sure that life’s unexpected challenges don’t keep anyone from reaching the start line. That’s why we’re offering a limited number of scholarship entries to support runners who may need financial assistance. Whether you’re chasing a PR, running for a cause, or taking on your very first race, we want to help make your journey possible.

Applications are due April 10th, with recipients notified by April 17th.

Apply here ➡️ https://forms.gle/KobSFF6jVDrt8SZNA

👇 Tag your crew - we want to see who you’re running with this year! Miles are better when they’re shared, and those long Madison Marathon training runs hit different when you’ve got your people beside you.

So tell us: what running club or training group are you part of this season? Let’s show some love for the local squads making it happen.