Madison Mini-Marathon

press release: A message from race director Jeff Graves:

As we have been monitoring COVID-19 Pandemic updates from and communicating with medical staff, local municipal organizations, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Public Health Madison Dane County, among others, the future of what large outdoor events, or group gatherings of any kind, look like for the remainder of this year remains unclear. For the safety and health of our community, participants, volunteers, and sponsors, we simply must do what is best. All said, we have made the tough decision to transform the 2020 Madison Mini Half Marathon, 5K & Kids' Run, into a VIRTUAL EVENT. Your continued support of this race still benefits and has massive impact on our charitable partner, Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin. Submit your runs anytime between Aug. 1-22.

The virtual experience that you can expect will be unlike any other. You will receive weekly inspirational emails, invitation to an exclusive private Facebook group where you can connect with other MMM virtual participants, monthly Zoom happy hours (6/22, 7/20, 8/24), virtual bib, finishers certificate, virtual tracking and mapping, sponsor special offers and more! We're even going to have some extra fun stuff for the kids! You will still be receiving your participant ladies tank or guys super soft T-shirt, collectible bottle opener finisher medal, Virtual Race Bag, and any purchased merchandise.

It pits our collective stomach to make this announcement, but we believe it is the right call and a decision we had to make now. We can't begin to express our sadness in not being able to be with you all in person but we look forward to seeing your Virtual Madison Mini Half Marathon, 5K & Kids' Run stories and photos.

NEXT STEPS: All currently registered Madison Mini registrants in the Half Marathon, 5K and Kids' Run events will be automatically transferred to your respective Virtual Madison Mini Half Marathon, 5K and Kids' Run events, for which you registered. THERE IS NO FURTHER ACTION FOR YOU TO TAKE. The Madison Mini may have a new look this year, but we are absolutely committed to making this an awesome virtual experience for all participants.

DEFERRAL OPTION: Our hope is that you would join us for this years Virtual Race; however, you do have an option - you may defer your Half Marathon, 5K or Kids' Run registration (as well as purchased VIP, Insurance, and Will Call) to next year's Madison Mini on Saturday, July 24, or the 2022 Madison Mini on a TBD date. To defer, please follow this link and instructions:

1) Visit your participant dashboard and sign in to your Race Roster account using the same email you registered with.*

2) Click “Edit Registration” on the right.

3) Update your information as needed.

4) Click “Save & Exit” to submit your change.

NOTE: Your deferral request must be submitted by June 15, 2020. Participants not requesting deferrals prior to June 15, 2020, are automatically registered for the respective Virtual Madison Mini distance for which they registered.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding. We miss you all dearly and look forward to returning to the streets of Madison with you in 2021.