Madison Marathon

Madison, WI, USA · November 15, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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35°at start
47° high
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Dry
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Cool start, steady finish

Runners will face temperatures starting at 35°F and rising to 44°F by race end, with humidity at 68% creating a cool but manageable environment. Winds will be light and variable, with a headwind in the early miles before shifting to tailwind benefits in the later stages. Strategy should focus on pacing conservatively in the first half, especially in headwind sections from Miles 1-3 and 10-19, while taking advantage of tailwinds from Miles 5-8 and 22-27.

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Race Info

The Madison Marathon is an annual marathon held in Madison, Wisconsin, run over a 42.195-kilometer (26.2 mi) course starting and finishing on Capitol Square. Race day also includes a half marathon and a 10K, organized by Madison Festivals, Inc. Wikipedia

Race weekend

Sunday, November 15
7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
7:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
7:20 AM10K (6.2 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2026 Madison Marathon?

The 2026 Madison Marathon will be held on Sunday November 15, 2026.

Is the Madison Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Madison Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Madison Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 47°F and a low of 33°F with a 7% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 12 years of data
Avg Temp
38°F
L:35° H:42°
RunScore
10
Conditions
Rain Freq
8%
1 of 12 yrs
Wind10mph
Dew29°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
partly-cloudy-day
27°/29°-
9
2024
cloudy
50°/52°Light
10
2023
cloudy
41°/51°-
9
2022
cloudy
27°/31°-
10
2021
cloudy
36°/37°-
9
2019
cloudy
34°/35°-
10
2018
cloudy
28°/35°-
10
2017
partly-cloudy-day
34°/36°-
10
2016
clear-day
39°/52°-
9
2015
clear-day
30°/50°-
10
2014
cloudy
38°/47°-
9
2013
cloudy
38°/44°-
10