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Mad Marathon
Mad Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Waitsfield, Vermont. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Waitsfield, VT
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Waitsfield, Vermont
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Course
- Hilly / rural
- Registration
- marathonguide.com
- Official website
- madmarathon.com
About the Mad Marathon
A scenic mid-summer marathon and half marathon through the rolling country roads of the Mad River Valley around Waitsfield. The event offers a full range of distances from 5K to marathon plus relays.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; billed as 'The World's Most Beautiful Marathon'
- Notes
- Large Vermont destination marathon.
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Mad Marathon: common questions
- When is the Mad Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Mad Marathon held?
- In Waitsfield, Vermont.
- What distances does the Mad Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Mad Marathon?
- About 250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Mad Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at marathonguide.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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