Beginning at the arch marking the entrance to Historic Madison, the Madison Station Half Marathon course offers participants an opportunity to race a fast and rolling route while experiencing scenic views of many of Madison’s historic landmarks. The course also takes runners through a section of the Natchez Trace Chisa …
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Beginning at the arch marking the entrance to Historic Madison, the Madison Station Half Marathon course offers participants an opportunity to race a fast and rolling route while experiencing scenic views of many of Madison’s historic landmarks. The course also takes runners through a section of the Natchez Trace Chisa Foka Multi-Use Trail and finishes back in downtown Madison in front of the famous red caboose.
The 10K course mimics several miles of the half-marathon course before finding its own way back to the finish line. This course takes runners and walkers through some of Madison’s oldest neighborhoods.
The MS Race Timing 5K course takes runners over the Madison Parkway Bridge and down a portion of Hwy 51. The bridge is pretty steep and begins a little over 2 miles into the course. Make sure to save some energy for this climb!
Contributions from this event will be made to local charities to include Webster Animal Shelter and Good Samaritan.
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Best kept secret in Mississippi
Small race, but LOVELY! First 8.5 are super FAST except for the Madison Parkway Bridge/Hoy Rd. between mile 2 and 3, which is a decent incline. Between mile 8 and … MORE
Small race, but LOVELY! First 8.5 are super FAST except for the Madison Parkway Bridge/Hoy Rd. between mile 2 and 3, which is a decent incline. Between mile 8 and 10.5 the course is on wooded, paved trails along the Natchez Trace Parkway. This section was a little hillier than I expected, but the shade and scenery was helpful! Miles 11-13 were also surprisingly hilly, but pretty doable! Very cute long sleeved t-shirt, medal, bag and koozie. Not a ton of swag, but I don’t keep much of the “swag” most races claim as perks ( i.e. sponsor samples and stuff). After party was fun/small – good band and free food ( even for family members). Jambalaya w/ rice, hotdogs , drinks, & chips. And of COURSE, the obligatory granola bar and banana!!
PLENTY of parking at the finish line too! I hope folks will consider this race to complete Mississippi. I know that The Mississippi Blues 1/2 and full (Jackson, MS) are popular, as is Biloxi, MS. Madison, MS is a great community – give it a try!!
Great Small Town Race
The Madison Station Half Marathon was a great, local race! The route was challenging, with rolling hills throughout, and while there isn’t much scenery in Mississippi, there was lots of … MORE
The Madison Station Half Marathon was a great, local race! The route was challenging, with rolling hills throughout, and while there isn’t much scenery in Mississippi, there was lots of long stretches along the Natchez Trace and Historic Downtown Madison. Crowd support along the route was low, but there was a nice after party that made up for it!
Great race. Fun.
Great atmosphere and scenery. Just enough hills to be challenging. I especially enjoyed the mid third of the race that went around the Natchez Trace. Lots of shade and forest … MORE
Great atmosphere and scenery. Just enough hills to be challenging. I especially enjoyed the mid third of the race that went around the Natchez Trace. Lots of shade and forest scenery.