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Madison Marathon
Madison, United States
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunPublic Park
USRegional Running Calendar
Running races in Wisconsin
37 verified events (3 confirmed dates) and 167 races in Wisconsin with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events373 confirmed dates
Competitions167Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 161 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,186 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Badger Trail Races
Belleville, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
161 km100 km80.5 km50 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Fox Cities Marathon
Appleton, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunCulture & History+1
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Eau Claire Marathon
Eau Claire, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunCharity Run+2
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EPIC Green Bay Marathon
Green Bay, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run+4
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DoLittle Marathon
Waukesha, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
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Brew City Run
Milwaukee, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast
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NCTRaces, Palmers
Solon Springs, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80.47 km42 km21 km5 km
ForestMountain+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Madison Marathon | Madison, Wisconsin, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Badger Trail Races | Belleville, Wisconsin, US | Trail Running | 161 km100 km80.5 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Fox Cities Marathon | Appleton, Wisconsin, US | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Eau Claire Marathon | Eau Claire, Wisconsin, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | EPIC Green Bay Marathon | Green Bay, Wisconsin, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | DoLittle Marathon | Waukesha, Wisconsin, US | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Brew City Run | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | NCTRaces, Palmers | Solon Springs, Wisconsin, US | Trail Running | 80.47 km42 km21 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | The Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Hurley, Wisconsin, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Leinenkugel's Pure Water Days Races | Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, US | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km6.44 km3.22 km1.61 km |
| Date to be announced | New Glarus Woods State Park Trail Run | New Glarus, Wisconsin, US | Trail Running | 16 km8 km5 km1.61 km |
| Date to be announced | Rockin Brews Marathon | Monona, Wisconsin, US | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Wisconsin (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 37 public events and 167 individual races, including 3 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Key host locations include Madison, Belleville, Appleton, and Eau Claire. Notable events in the selection include Madison Marathon, Badger Trail Races, and Fox Cities Marathon.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 161 km, reaching up to +4,186 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Wisconsin includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Wisconsin?
RunningCompass currently lists 37 verified events with 167 individual races in Wisconsin. A total of 3 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Madison Marathon, Badger Trail Races, and Fox Cities Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Wisconsin?
Events in Wisconsin focus on Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 161 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Madison, Belleville, Appleton, and Eau Claire.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Wisconsin?
The most selective courses in Wisconsin climb up to +4,186 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Wisconsin?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.