Trail Races & Ultramarathons Near Madison, WI

As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 21 upcoming trail races and ultramarathons near Madison, WI from October 2026 to September 2027. The next is Broken Rock Trail Runs on October 10 in Dodgeville, WI. Registration is open for 9.

Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites

Mines of Spain 1005 aid

in 10 days

Mines of Spain 100

Dubuque, IA14,000 ft gain
100 mi100K
Closedfrom $225
Quiet Silence1 aid

in 2 months

Quiet Silence

Lake Mills, WI
31 mi17.5 mi
Closes Dec 16from $55

Race calendar

October 2026

7 races
  1. Soul Crusher

    Crystal Lake, IL
    10 mi5 mi
    Open until Oct 14from $68

November 2026

3 races

December 2026

2 races
  1. Quiet Silence

    Lake Mills, WI
    31 mi17.5 mi
    Closes Dec 16from $55

January 2027

1 race

April 2027

2 races

May 2027

3 races

July 2027

1 race

September 2027

2 races

Quick answers

What is the next trail race or ultramarathon near Madison, WI?

Broken Rock Trail Runs, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Dodgeville, WI. Distances: 50K, 20 mi, 10 mi.

What is the closest trail race or ultramarathon to Madison?

Sugar Badger 50/50 and Half in Belleville, WI, about 16 miles from Madison, on May 29, 2027.

How many trail races and ultramarathons near Madison, WI have open registration?

9 of the 21 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Broken Rock Trail Runs, HELIOS 6/12/20 HOUR ULTRA and Race For Open Space.

How many of the trail races near Madison, WI are ultramarathons?

16 of the 21 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 5 are shorter races.

What is the busiest month for trail races and ultramarathons near Madison, WI?

October 2026, with 7 of the 21. November 2026 follows with 3.

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