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MadCity Ultras 2027

Date
Saturday, April 10, 2027
Start time
6:30 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $120 · goes up to $165 on Nov 30, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt and a hat
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
100K Solo Road Race100KApr 10, 20276:30 AM$145$165 after Nov 30, 2026–
100K Team RelayRelayApr 10, 20277:00 AM$175$200 after Nov 30, 2026–
50K Road Championships50KApr 10, 20278:00 AM$120$135 after Nov 30, 2026–
50K Solo Road Race50KApr 10, 20278:00 AM$120$135 after Nov 30, 2026–
50K Team RelayRelayApr 10, 20278:30 AM$175$200 after Nov 30, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 100K Solo Road Race: $145 until Nov 30, then $165 until Dec 31, then $190 until Mar 15, then $200 until Apr 6.
  • 100K Team Relay: $175 until Nov 30, then $200 until Dec 31, then $225 until Mar 15, then $250 until Apr 6.
  • 50K Road Championships and 50K Solo Road Race: $120 until Nov 30, then $135 until Dec 31, then $165 until Mar 15, then $185 until Apr 6.
  • 50K Team Relay: $175 until Nov 30, then $200 until Dec 31, then $225 until Mar 15, then $250 until Apr 7.

Online registration closes Apr 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:25 AM, and the 100K Solo Road Race starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 840 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Vilas Shelter - Madison City Park, Madison, WI 53715

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

50K Solo Road Race

31
finishers
5:29:19
median (10:36 /mi)
3:00:54
winning time
32% / 68%
women / men
median 5:29:193:03:328:55:23
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

100K Road Championships

26
finishers
7:30:53
median (7:15 /mi)
6:34:00
winning time
24% / 76%
women / men

50K Team Relay

20
finishers
4:09:08
median (8:01 /mi)
3:14:44
winning time
–
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Race Day Events) for MadCity Ultras. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at MadCity Ultras?

At the 2026 50K Solo Road Race, the fastest tenth finished in 3:29:57 or better, the top quarter in 4:25:43, and half the field in 5:29:19; the last tenth came in after 6:50:30.

At the 2026 100K Road Championships, the fastest tenth finished in 6:46:54 or better, the top quarter in 6:53:18, and half the field in 7:30:53; the last tenth came in after 10:30:16.

At the 2026 50K Team Relay, the fastest tenth finished in 3:43:10 or better, the top quarter in 3:54:29, and half the field in 4:09:08; the last tenth came in after 5:27:57.

Third place by age group, 2026 50K Solo Road Race
AgeWomenMen
40-49n/a4:30:36

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Down 10 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

MadCity Ultras 50K year by year

From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 37 to 31 finishers, and the median time rose from 5:09:27 to 5:29:19.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202631 (-35%)5:29:19under 3:29:573:00:54
202548 (+2%)3:25:52under 2:54:172:49:01
202447 (+68%)5:09:10under 3:27:353:04:05
202328 (-24%)4:52:41under 3:02:202:51:28
2022375:09:27under 3:31:482:57:35

From each year's official results for the 50K; virtual options are left out.

Typical race-day weather

Around April 10 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 74°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of MadCity Ultras cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

Course Information

The USATF-Certified 50K and 100K courses are comprised of 10K loops located along the shore of Lake Wingra adjacent to Madison's Vilas Park and winding through the beautiful UW Arboretum. The new 100K Relay can consist of 2-5 people. View…

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Race details

Where
Vilas Shelter - Madison City Park, Madison, WI 53715Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 840 feet
Included with entry
Unisex T-Shirt; Beanie
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
50K, 100K, Relay
Editions
2027 (Apr 10, 2027), 2026 (Apr 11, 2026), 2025 (Apr 12, 2025), 2024 (Apr 20, 2024), 2023 (Apr 22, 2023), 2022 (Apr 23, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is MadCity Ultras?
Saturday, April 10, 2027, starting at 6:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $120 before processing fees, and rises to $165 on Nov 30, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Apr 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt and a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
50K, 100K, Relay.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 31 runners finished the 50K Solo Road Race; the median finish was 5:29:19 and the winner ran 3:00:54.
Where does it start?
Vilas Shelter - Madison City Park, Madison, WI 53715.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Since 2007 this race has encompassed a beloved local loop known as the Arb Loop. This is a 10K loop that includes the beautiful landscape of the UW- Madison Arboretum. Once again MadCity will host the 100K solo, 50K Solo, along with the 100K Relay, and 50K Relay. 2027 will be the home of the 50K National Championships.