Hi Striders Bus Riders,
This year we are supporting a Wisconsin race in Madison.
Run MadTown, May 23 ( a 5K )and May 24 (10K and half marathon). Or can run both days.
The code for you to register for Run Madtown to get the discount is STRIDERS26 (all CAPS) and is good for any new registration, the code can't be applied to any completed registration. Please join the Badgerland Strider Team.The direct link to register is - https://runmadtown.raceentry.com/races/run-madtown/2026/register or can go through our website at www.runmadtown.com
The races fill by May 1. The hotel must be reserved by May 4.
Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend in Madison at our host hotel, just steps from the Capitol:
Hyatt Place Madison/Downtown
333 W Washington Ave | Less than 1 mile from start/finish
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2 Queen Beds + Sofa Bed: $189/night
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1 King Bed + Sofa Bed: $179/night
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Complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, indoor pool & 24-hour fitness center
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Parking: $20/night (covered garage, unlimited in/out)
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Taxes not included (15.5%)
Book by May 4, 2026 (or until the block sells out & it will)
Call 1-888-492-8847 and use code G-RM26
Or book online:
Transportation Information:
We will be carpooling to Madison. Please confirm at email vpprograms@badgerlandstriders.org
Note that it will cost $20 to park your car at the hotel
We are planning a pasta dinner at the hotel on Saturday night. Breakfast provided by the hotel. We willl have a meet up after the race at the Union.
Hope you can join fellow Striders to run a race in Madison.
Plans for the weekend
1. Meet at 2:00 at Goerkes Corners Park and Ride and divide into cars. I will drive and have room for 4 plus me. On Saturday May 23
2. Drive to the Hyatt downtown Madison to check in.
3. Packet pick up at the Library Mall from 12-7 (no packet pickup on Sunday)
4. The 5 K starts at 7 pm at 715 State St.
5. Dinner Saturday night. Need decision on this.
a. Split into 2 groups for dinner - those running the 5K and those not. The non 5 k runners will make reservations for group dinner at 6:00. The 5 K runners have a post race party from 7-9 on Library Mall.
b. Any other ideas - not sure a 5 K runner would want to eat a big meal before the race and too late after the race.
c. Bring food (will need volunteers) pasta, etc and set up at the hotel a buffet. However there is a room charge here that will need to be split with attendees.If nice enough maybe could set up outside?
let me know your thoughts.
. Sunday races start at 7 am. Post race party is 7:30-11:30. Meet on Library Mall.
a. Possibly meet for brunch in the Union 10:30
7. Check out from the Hotel.
8. Some car pools leave at noon.
