Mad Marathon
Race Date
Jul 12, 2026
Location
Waitsfield, VT
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Location
- Waitsfield, Vermont
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M, 10K, 5K run | 26.2M relay
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 4,670
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick5815 years running
~343 finishers a year
growing or steady
8% returning runners
2 timing sources
runners from 36 states
winner 1:28:16
typical high 80°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
65°
Afternoon (High)
80°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.4"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
80%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,670 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
4,670
Median time
2:30:16
Latest turnout
410
States
51
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Mad Marathon?
The Mad Marathon is held on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Where does the Mad Marathon take place?
It takes place in Waitsfield, Vermont.
What distances does the Mad Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M, 10K, 5K run | 26.2M relay.
Is the Mad Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Mad Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Mad Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4,670 runners who have completed the Mad Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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