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FAQs

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
CAN I TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION TO ANOTHER PARTICIPANT?

Yes! Please visit our Registration Changes page.

WHAT IS YOUR PREGNANCY POLICY?

Please check out our new Pregnancy and Post Partum Policy.

DO I HAVE TO OFFICIALLY REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN RUN MADTOWN?

Yes! ALL runners MUST be officially registered with an event-issued bib that is visible to race officials. Any “bandits” may face a stiff fine and be banned for life from participating in any future Run Madtown events. Pacing another without a bib is not permitted. Thank you for officially registering and for supporting our race and charity partners.

WHEN IS THE LAST DAY I CAN REGISTER?

Online registration will stay open through 7:00am on Sunday May 28th or until an event sells out.    

WHAT ARE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS?

5K: No age minimum
Half Marathon: 14 yrs old

ARE HANDCYCLES WELCOME?

Sorry, hand cycles (hand bikes, hand-crank devices, or other mechanically gear driven devices) are not permitted on the course. Athletes using push-rim wheelchairs are allowed.

ARE WALKERS WELCOME?

Yes, as long as you can complete the course before course closures.

  • 3.5 hour time limit from the time the last runner crosses the start line.
CAN I CHANGE RACES OR EDIT MY REGISTRATION?

Yes! Please visit our Registration Changes page.

WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY?

REFUND AND DEFERRAL POLICY

Run Madtown does not offer refunds or deferrals, as we offer all runners the opportunity to transfer their registration another person or to change their distance. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration.

When registering you will be asked to confirm that you accept the no refund policy. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration.

HOW CAN I VERIFY MY REGISTRATION?

Verify your registration HERE

RACE DAY QUESTIONS
WHAT IF I FALL BEHIND THE COURSE CLOSURE PACE?

Pace times are based on gun time, not GPS or chip time. If you fall behind the sweeper, you may be directed to the sidewalks off the official course and may continue at your own risk but without race support. 

WHERE ARE PORTO-POTTIES LOCATED?

There are porto-potties available near the start \ finish line, near the Post-Race Party and at every water station along the course.

WILL THERE BE MEDICAL SUPPORT ALONG THE COURSE? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I NEED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE?

There will be ambulances and medical personnel at the start line, finish line and on roving bikes on the course. If you need medical attention, find the nearest aid station, bearing in mind you may have just passed it. If you are not able to make it to an aid station by yourself, notify a volunteer, spectator or another runner to notify the nearest aid station of your location and condition. Aid stations will have the ability to contact the race’s medical staff to provide you with help.

HOW MANY WATER STATIONS ARE THERE? WHAT TYPES OF PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE?

There is 1 aid station on the 5K course, 3 on the 10K course and 8 on the Half Marathon Course

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE OPEN?

The course closes 3.5 hours after the last runner crosses the start line on Sunday.

CAN A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER CROSS THE FINISH LINE WITH ME?

For the safety of all participants as well as for the spectators, we cannot permit any non-participants to enter any part of the race course or finish line and recovery chute. Runners who disregard this rule will be disqualified.

WHERE CAN I PARK ON RACE DAY?

Race Day Parking: All downtown parking ramps will be open. Street parking is also available for free on Sundays. See parking ramp locations.

IS GEAR CHECK AVAILABLE?

Yes, gear check is available. Be sure to attach the gear check tear off tab from your race bib to your bag if using this service!

Please use either the official race bag or a CLEAR bag no larger than a large plastic grocery bag for Gear Check.

For security reasons, please store your bags at the official Gear Check area ONLY. Do not leave bags at other locations in the Start/Finish area or anywhere along the course.

Please note there is no gear check for the Twilight 5K

 

WHAT TIME DO THE RACES START?

Saturday May 25

Twilight 5K - 7pm

Sunday May 26
7:00am –  Half Marathon & 10K

WHERE IS MY TIMING CHIP?

The ChronoTrack BibTag is an ultra-thin, lightweight, disposable timing device that is applied to the back of your race bib.  The BibTag cannot be altered in any way prior to or during the event.  Please DO NOT  bend, cut, remove or alter the tag in any way. Please make sure you wear your bib on the FRONT of your body and on the outside of your clothing at all times during our events.  Doing anything different may reduce the readability of your results.

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE WEATHER 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

CAN I WEAR HEADPHONES, BRING MY DOG/OTHER ANIMAL, RIDE A BICYCLE OR PUSH A STROLLER?

We understand that many runners need headphones to aid in their running \ walking concentration, or distraction. Headphones are allowed but not recommended for safety purposes.

Dogs – yes you can run with your dog in the Twilight 5k!  Participants with dogs will start a few minutes after all ‘non-dog participants’ have started. Other animals (non-dog) and bicycles (aside from our bike escorts) are not allowed, strictly for safety reasons.

Strollers are allowed in the Twilight 5k only.

HOW ARE COURSE CONDITIONS COMMUNICATED DURING THE RACE?

Colored flags will be located at each aid station 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.

Black Flag
Event canceled
Extreme and dangerous conditions or course emergency.  Participation stopped, seek shelter immediately. Follow directions from public safety officials, race staff and volunteers.

Red Flag
Dangerous conditions
The race is stopped. Finish times will not be published and no awards are given after a red flag. Runners should go to the nearest aid station for shuttle transfer to the finish line.

Yellow Flag
Less than ideal conditions
Slow down & drink plenty of fluids

Green Flag
Good conditions
Enjoy the event, but stay alert!

WHAT IS THE DELAYED START POLICY?

If race day conditions exist that could be potentially dangerous, Run Madtown follows the below protocol:

-->Races may be delayed up to 60 minutes.

-->Runners, walkers and spectators will be notified of conditions via: Text messages, Social Media, on site announcements and email.

If conditions improve or are expected to improve after scheduled start time, the race will begin approximately 20 minutes after race officials have been given an “ALL CLEAR” determination by the appropriate authorities.*

If conditions do not improve or are not expected to improve in order to start after a delay, the race may be canceled completely.**

*Permits/requirements from the City of Madison do not allow the course to stay open beyond permitted times.

PACKET PICK UP QUESTIONS
CAN I HAVE MY RACE PACKET MAILED TO ME?

Run Madtown does not offer packet mailing

If you are unable to attend the Run Madtown Packet Pick Up and do not have anyone who can pick up for you, you may pay for race day packet pick up for $10 (per participant) and we will have your packet waiting for you at packet pick up beginning at 5am on Sunday May 26th.

Race Day Packet Pick Up will be available:

Sunday 5:00-6:30AM

Please note that if everyone comes at 6:30, you may be waiting in a line and miss the start of the race.

Shirt sizes are not guaranteed.

No refunds if you decide to pick up your packet during pre event packet pick up hours.

You may add this option if available to your existing race registration here.

WHAT IF I CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE RUN MADTOWN PACKET PICK UP?

You have 2 options:

  1. Someone else may pick up your packet with a copy of your drivers license (paper or digital).
  2. You may add on race day packet pick up to your registration here.
HOW DO I PICK UP MY PACKET?

You can learn more here!

PACKET PICK UP QUESTIONS
WHAT CHARITIES DOES RUN MADTOWN SUPPORT?

We support many local non-profit groups through both donations and our volunteer platform.

Our official charities for 2024 races are 

The Badger Challenge

Madison Festivals

Visit the charity page to learn more about our partners and how you can get involved.

WHERE CAN I STAY IN MADISON?

Run Madtown has partnered with the Hyatt Place Madison. Check out our hotel page for rates and more details.

WHAT AWARDS ARE GIVEN?

Finisher medals will be given to all finisher's of the Run Madtown Half Marathon, 10K and Twilight 5K.

Overall Awards
Half Marathon, 10K and Twilight 5K
1st thru 3rd place Male, Female and Non-Binary overall winners.

Awards by Age Group
Age group award medals will be given to the top three male and female for the Half Marathon, 10K and Twilight 5K 

All awards will be available for pick up on race day.

Scoring
Gun time will be used for the overall prize winners (top overall male, female and non-binary) but net time (the time recorded by the timing chip) will be used for all age-group awards.

HOW MANY MILES ARE THE RACES?

Run Madtown Half Marathon = 13.1 miles
10K = 6.2 miles
Twilight 5K = 3.1 miles