Madison Station Half Marathon
Madison Station Half Marathon offers a fast, certified course through historic downtown.
Race Date
Oct 31, 2026
Location
Madison, MS
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Madison, Mississippi
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 437
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Madison Station Half Marathon kicks off its fifteenth year, starting runners beneath the arch in Madison's historic downtown. The course winds through the charming town before finishing at the iconic red caboose, offering a scenic and fast race experience.
This USATF-certified course is designed for speed, with minimal elevation changes and a slight net drop aiding runners aiming for personal bests. The event has seen growth, with recent editions attracting nearly 500 finishers, drawing participants from across Mississippi and beyond.
Runners can expect a community-focused atmosphere, with contributions supporting local charities. While repeat-runner loyalty is modest, the growing field size and the allure of a certified championship course for Mississippi in 2026 make it a noteworthy event. Finisher medals and t-shirts are available, and post-race festivities include live music and food.
Race-provided description
MADISON STATION HALF MARATHON 10K RUN, 5K RUN & 5K WALK Join us for the fifteh annual Madison Station Half Marathon! We will start under the arch located in Madison's historic downtown area and finish at the famous red caboose. Contributions from this event will be made to local charities to include Webster Animal Shelter and Madison Cultural Art Center. Please register early online to save on registration fees. The fees for registering at Packet Pickup will increase by $10.00. There will be no race day registrations. REGISTER SOON.... SHIRTS AND FINISHER MEDALS ARE LIMITED. The Half Marathon is Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) State Championship for Mississippi for 2026. Finishers will receive a finisher medal while supplies last as a congratulations for a job well done and as a thank you for being a part of our event! After the race stay and enjoy the sounds of The Chill and food prepared by the Knights of Columbus Local 9543 and beverages. Please check back for any updates that may be posted.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
2103 Main Street, Madison, MS, 39110
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.04 m
Separation
1.1%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MS23006MS · Madison Station Half Marathon 2023
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Solid Pick513 years running
~181 finishers a year
growing or steady
9% returning runners
USATF certified · 7 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:10:35
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 437 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
437
Median time
2:08:21
Latest turnout
256
States
—
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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Frequently asked
When is the Madison Station Half Marathon?
The Madison Station Half Marathon is held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Madison Station Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Madison, Mississippi.
What distances does the Madison Station Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K.
Is the Madison Station Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Madison Station Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Madison Station Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 437 runners who have completed the Madison Station Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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