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How
many miles are the races?
Is
this a Boston Marathon qualifier?
How many runners do you expect?
What awards are given?
Can I wear headphones, bring my dog, ride a bicycle,
or push a stroller?
When can I pick up my race packet?
Is there a limit on the number of runners? When
is the last day I can register?
How will course conditions be communicated during
the race?
What is the weather usually like on race day?
Will there be a shuttle service available?
Where should I park?
Will sweats storage be available?
What is your cancellation
policy?
Are walkers welcome?
What time do the races start?
Where can I stay in Madison?
Where should I wear my ChampionChip timing chip?
How many water stations are there? What types
of products are available?
Where are the first aid stations?
Where are restrooms located?
Can I have my packet mailed to me?
Can I change events?
How long is the course open?
Is transportation available for relay runners?
How many miles are the races?
The full marathon is 26.2 miles; the half-marathon
is 13.1 miles; and the quarter-marathon is 6.55 miles (that's
10.54 K).
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Is
this a Boston Marathon qualifier?
Yes, the 2008 course will be measured and certified.
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How many runners do you expect?
We expect approx. 1,500 marathon and 2,500 half marathon runners. There are no registration caps for any race category.
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What awards are given?
Finisher medals will be given to all participants of the Marathon and Half Marathon that complete the race.
Marathon
1st Place Male and Female – Rod DeHaven Trophy
2nd thru 5th Male and Female – Madison Marathon plaque
Masters Class (40+) – Top 5 Male & Female Finishers – Madison Marathon plaque
Relay (2 person) – Top 3 Teams – Madison Marathon plaque (1 per team)
Relay (4 person) – Top 3 Teams – Madison Marathon plaque (1 per team)
Half Marathon
1st thru 5th Male and Female – Madison Marathon plaque
Masters Class (40+) – Top 5 Male & Female Finishers – Madison Marathon plaque
Quarter Marathon
1st thru 5 th Male and Female – Madison Marathon plaque
Awards by Age Category
Age group award plaques will be given to the top 3 men and women for the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k, in the following age categories: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 and over.
One Award Per Person
Top 3 male and female finishers in each race category will be announced at 11:30 am at the Brat Fest entertainment stage.
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Can I wear headphones, bring my dog, ride a bicycle, or push a stroller?
We understand that many runners need headphones to aid in their running concentration, or distraction. Headphones are allowed but not recommended for safety purposes. Dogs, strollers and bicycles are not allowed, strictly for safety reasons.
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When can I pick up my race packet?
Race packets will be available Saturday, May 24th at the Health and Fitness Expo at Alliant Energy Center . Please note: There will be no race-day packet pick-up.
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Is there a limit on the number of runners? When is the last day I can register?
There is no registration cap for any of the races. Online registration will be available through Active.com from November 1, 2007 through May 24, 2008 . Runners may also register at the Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday, May 24. However, race weekend registration fees increase by $10. Please note : There will be no race-day registration for any of the 2008 races.
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How will course conditions be communicated during the race?
Emergency Procedures -- Colored flags will be located at each water station and at the finish line area to alert runners to changing course and weather conditions. In cases of emergency, please follow the instructions below. In rare instances, it may be necessary to either close the race course or re-route participants. If this occurs, it is being done for the safety of the participants and volunteers.
- Green Flag – Conditions are normal
- Yellow Flag – The heat index is at a point that runners/walkers should slow down and drink plenty of water.
- Red Flag – Dangerous weather. Runners and walkers should slow down and drink plenty of water. Timing of the event has been stopped and no awards will be given out after this action has taken place. Volunteers should stand by for instructions from staff/coordinators.
- Black Flag – Race has been cancelled due to extreme weather or course emergency. Events such as lightning, tornado or human disaster has or is occurring and all participants, staff and volunteers need to seek shelter immediately.
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What is the weather usually like on race day?
Average High: 70 degrees F
Average Morning Rel Humidity: 79.0%
Average Low: 45 degrees F
Average Afternoon Rel Humidity: 50.0%
Mean Temp: 57 degrees F
Typical Sky Cover: Overcast
Average Precipitation: 3.2 in
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Will there be a shuttle service available?
Yes, a free shuttle will be available for runners and spectators on race day. Shuttles will pick up at AlliantEnergyCenter in front of the Exhibition Hall (southeast parking lot) and will drop runners/spectators at Capitol Square. Shuttles will run continuously between locations 5:30am-3:00pm. Map of Alliant Energy Center.
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Where should I park?
Free parking will be available at AlliantEnergyCenter in the southeast parking lot. Runners/spectators are encouraged to park in this lot Saturday (for the expo) and Sunday (race day). Shuttles will run from this lot to the start line on Sunday.
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Will
sweats storage be available?
Yes, volunteers will collect your sweats in vehicles on Capitol
Square next to the start line. Sweats will be transported
to the finish line runners’ village where participants
can pick them up after the race. Be sure you put your bib
number on your sweats bag if using this service!
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What
is your cancellation policy?
The Madison Marathon's is not able to offer refunds, however
runners who contact us before March 15, 2008 can receive a
certificate for participation in next year's race (2009).
After March 15, certificates will only be issued in cases
of injury where a doctor's note is required. For more information,
contact the main number.
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Are
walkers welcome?
The Madison Marathon course is open until 1:05pm (6 hours
after the full marathon begins). Any walker/runner who feels
they can complete the course in this time is welcome to register.
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What
time do the races start?
The wheelchair marathon begins at 7:05 a.m., the full at 7:10
a.m., the half at 7:25 a.m., quarter at 7:45 a.m., kids run
at 8 a.m. See the Schedule page
for more information.
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Where
can I stay in Madison?
Visit our lodging link to view
and book hotels in the area.
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Where
should I wear my ChampionChip timing chip?
In order to capture accurate information as you cross a timing
mat, your chip must be attached to your shoe.
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How
many water stations are there? What types of products are
available?
See our Water Station page for
details on locations and products.
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Where
are the first aid stations?
See our Water Station page for
medical locations on the course.
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Where
are restrooms located?
See our Water Station page for
restroom locations.
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Can
I have my packet mailed to me?
We are unable to mail race packets ahead of time. All packets
must be picked up at the Health and Fitness
Expo on Saturday, May 24.
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Can
I change events?
Yes, please contact Jody at events@madisonfestivals.com
regarding change of events.
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How
long is the course open?
The course is open for six hours from the start of the full
marathon and closes at 1:10 p.m.
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Is
transportation available for relay runners?
TBA.
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If you did not find your question
listed here, please email events@madisonfestivals.com.
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