• Madison,
    Wisconsin,
    United States
  • May
  • 3 miles/5K, 6 miles/10K, 13.1 miles/Half Marathon
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Renee Barr

Wisconsin, United States
16 11
2018
"Fantastic 5k!"
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Renee Barr's thoughts:

This was my second race as a BibRave Pro AND my second year running the RunMadtown 5k twighlight run and once again this race did not disappoint! It was a warm 83 degrees around the start but thankfully there was a little bit of a breeze.

The expo was held at Monona Terrace Community and Convention center which overlooks beautiful Lake Monona. We picked up our race bibs, shirts and a glow necklace. I loved the color and design of the shirt. It is also very soft and comfy. The shirts are gender specific and women’s shirt has a v-neck which I really like. The expo is quite small but they had a some booths that I stopped at. I did not purchase anything but I did find a cool race that my friends and I may run in September.

I had downloaded the app several days earlier for all of the race information and so that I could track my friends that were also running. There were a lot of great features on the app including event info, packet pick-up, live video, course maps, results and so much more. You could also take pictures right from the app! You also received several emails leading up to the event with all the information needed to make this a great race. I really appreciated that touch. I felt like you were kept completely up to date on everything related to the races.

There is plenty of parking so you never have an issue with finding a parking spot for any of the events and parking is free after 6pm.

We were there quite early so this year I was able to watch the kids race. They ran a loop around the capitol building and they all looked like they were having a blast even though it was quite warm out. Shortly after the kids race it was time to start the 5k which started at 8pm. I knew I would be slow due to the heat. It was around 83 when the race started but thankfully there was a little bit of a breeze. I do not do well in the heat especially when I have not acclimated to that type of weather. Although I was super slow and had to even walk quite a bit I had a fun time. I really enjoyed the course which was new this year. There was plenty of room with the exception of a The only thing I wish they would have done is maybe add an extra water stop because of the warm weather but at the one they did have the volunteers were great! It was an out and back and there were a few inclines but nothing too major. It is getting dark as you head back towards the Capitol building which is a site to see all lit up.

Everyone receives an awesome, high quality medal. If you run the Conquer the Capitol challenge which consists of the 10k Saturday night and the half marathon on Sunday, you not only get three shirts but you get three medals too! After you finish they have water, pizza, chocolate milk and beer.
My Dad and some friends have been running this race for years and keep going back because of the great organization, fun atmosphere and all around amazing race!

I really like how this race has free race photos courtesy of Focal Flame Photography, and they were ready within a day! They do a great job and usually have quite a few pictures to choose from. The race results were immediately available.

I would recommend this race not only because it is in my home State but because it is a fun, well organized and all around great race!

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