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Saturday, July 10th, 2027
US Forest Service Rd 100, Ennis MT
Marathon · Half
54–80°F · low rain risk
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2026
58–83°F
dry
2025
58–82°F
dry
2024
56–91°F
dry
2023
56–79°F
dry
2022
53–78°F
dry
2021
51–85°F
dry
2020
52–77°F
dry
2019
48–79°F
dry
2018
62–86°F
dry
2017
58–82°F
rain
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About this race
Race Overview
The Madison Marathon is a high-altitude gravel test that tracks the famous Gravelly Range Road, putting racers in position to gawk at incredible geology like Black Butte and wildlife like Pronghorn and Mule Deer. The inaugural year was 2008, and we are still wowing registrants.
Course Details
- Altitude: The course never drops below 8,300 feet, yet peaks at Monument Ridge – over 9,500 feet above sea level.
- Half Marathon: Choose the “half” if you just want to get acclimated your first year.
- Garmin Course: The course is now public on Garmin: view here.
- Half Marathon Option: And the half marathon option can be found here.
Awards and Celebrations
- Prizes: Prizes are awarded to the first and second place male and female finishers.
- Post-Race Refreshments: Please enjoy refreshments and lite bites in Clover Meadows afterwards.
- After-Party: Join us down the mountain at Varney Bridge for the after-party!
Event Information
Date: July 10, 2027
Location: US Forest Service Rd 100, Ennis, MT
For more details, visit the official race page: Madison Marathon Registration.
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