September 26, 2026
Madison, WI

FULL & HALF MARATHON, & 5K LEADS

LEAD BIKES – You should pick up your volunteer shirt, two-way radio, and safety vests on Saturday, near the Starting Line, across the street from the large tents. (see the bottom of the page for the map). You can report to Missy 15-20 minutes before your start time (or earlier if you prefer). The Starting Line is located near the corner of Healy Lane and  Nichols Rd, Monona, WI 53716

LEAD BIKE HALF MARATHON – You will line up in front of the starting line around 8:25 am. There will be an “Elite” start for the Half Marathon at 8:30. You
will stay in front of the Lead Runner, leading them along the course, which is marked with safety cones and directional signs. You should use your 2-way radio to give periodic updates on your location as you pass mile markers along the course. You will turn around on the bike path in front of the Monona Terrace Convention Center. After the Lead Runner crosses the finish line, the Lead Bikes should return to the course, locate the last participant, and radio that location to the Race Director.

LEAD BIKE 5K RUN – You will line up in front of the starting line around 8:55 am. There will be a mass start, with Elite Runners at the front, starting at 9:00. You will stay in front of the Lead Runner, leading them along the course, which is marked with safety cones and directional signs. You will turn around in front of Schluter Beach on Winnequah Rd, and return to the start/finish line. You should use your 2-way radio to give periodic updates on your location as you pass mile markers along the course.

LEAD BIKES – You should pick up your volunteer shirt, two-way radio, and safety-vests on Saturday, near the Starting Line across the street from the large tents. (see bottom of page for map). You can report to Missy 15-20 minutes before your start time (or earlier if you prefer). The Starting Line is located near the corner of Healy Ln  Nichols Rd., Monona, WI 53716

LEAD BIKE FULL MARATHON – You will line up in front of the starting line around 7:55 am. There will be an “Elite” start for the Full Marathon at 8:00. You will stay in front of the Lead Runner, leading them along the course, which is marked with safety cones and directional signs. You should use your 2-way radio to give periodic updates of location as you pass mile markers along the course. 

LEAD BIKE HALF MARATHON – You will line up in front of the starting line around 8:05 am. There will be an “Elite” start for the Half Marathon at 8:09. You
will stay in front of the Lead Runner, leading them along the course, which is marked with safety cones and directional signs. You should use your 2-way radio to give periodic updates of location as you pass mile markers along the course. 

The Half Marathon run will end at the Finish Line, the Full Marathon run will continue past the Finish Line, on the left side, and do a second full lap of the course.
The Half Marathon Lead Bikes should go back on the course and locate the last participant and radio that location in to the Race Director.

LEAD BIKE 5K RUN – You will line up in front of the starting line around 8:55 am. There will be a mass start, with Elite Runners at the front, starting at 9:00. You will stay in front of the Lead Runner, leading them along the course, which is marked with safety cones and directional signs. When you reach the end of Winnequah Rd, at Bridge Rd, you will cross to the other side of Winnequah Rd and turn left, up Bridge Rd. You should use your 2-way radio to give periodic updates of location as you pass mile markers along the course.

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LEAD BIKE HALF MARATHON – 2 Volunteers

LEAD BIKE 5K –  1 Volunteer

 

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