8th Annual Madison Gospel 5K, 10K, Run/Walk & Health Fair

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 8th Annual Madison Gospel 5K, 10K Run/Walk & Health Fair. This event is a wonderful opportunity for individuals and their families to come together, get active, and participate in a community-wide celebration of health and wellness. We would also like to recognize Ainsley’s Angels for their support and partnership. We wear pink to honor those who roll and the angels who push them.

This event is about keeping the faith, keeping the fellowship, keeping the family, and keeping the fitness. 

We warmly invite everyone to join us—whether you’re running, walking, rolling, or simply supporting your friends and loved ones. Let’s make this a memorable day by moving our bodies, sharing in positive energy, and encouraging one another in the spirit of community and well-being.

Behold, I (We) will do a new thing.  Isaiah 43:19 KJV

Schedule of Events on Saturday, July 11, 2026

• The 5K and 10K races will begin at 8:15 am and conclude at 11:00 a.m. Ainsley's Angels will lead the way before the 5K, 10K, and 1-mile run/walk participants start.
• The health fair will run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• The kids’ race will take place at 10:00 a.m.
• There will also be a dance contest and a jump rope contest.
• The event will end at noon.
   

Participant Swag

Participants will receive a fantastic swag bag, which includes a t-shirt and a finisher medal.  The t-shirts are available to order through June 19th. We have a limited supply of medals. Medals will be distributed to those who cross the finish line on a first-come, first-served basis.

Virtual in-town participants will be able to pick up their items at packet pick-up on Friday, July 10th, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Out-of-town participants will have their packets mailed to them after race day.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you all on race day!!!!!

Isn't she beautiful!!!!

Participants will arrive to pick up their packets at the Registration tent located at Penn Park on Friday July 10th between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday July 11th between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 

Staff will ask for your name or the participant's name, along with proof of ID. Then a staff member (runner) will grab your or their swag bag.

For those of you who are unsure as to where to park. Here are some tips:

There is a limited amount of parking space near Penn Park. Parking is based on a first come, first served. So the earlier you are able to come the better your chances of getting parking near the event’s location.

Park Bank is so gracious to allow about 30 cars to park in their parking lot. Please note that parking is only permitted in the area highlighted in red on the map. When coming from the Beltline the highlighted section will be on your right side. Secondly, participants can park on Taft St, Fisher St., on certain parts of Baird St., Beld St. and Kenward St. Most of these streets are highlighted in blue on the map. 

When you arrive to Penn Park, please don't forget to register/check in before the start of the race.

The 5K and 10K race will begin at 8:15 a.m.

The Kids Run will take place at 10:00 a.m.

The event is officially closed by noon.

5K Course Route Directions

• Starting from Penn Park (The race will begin at 8:15 am)

• North on Baird St.

• Right on Bram St (using the sidewalk.)

• Left on trail (Quann Community Garden & Park on your right side) and follow up to Olin Ave. 

• Turn left onto the Wingra Creek Bridge. 

• Right onto Wingra Creek Path. 

• Left on Olin Turville Ct.

• Cross over E Lakeside Street.

• Participants will continue to run/walk on John Nolan until they reach the 1st water station (This is where the 1.5 mile mark is located and from there each participant will turn around and run/walk back towards the finish line located at Penn Park.) 

10K Course Route Directions

• Starting from Penn Park (The race will begin at 8:15 a.m.)

• North on Baird St

• Right on Bram St (using the sidewalk)

• Left on the trail (Quann Community Garden & Park on your right side) and follow up to Olin Ave  

• Turn left onto the Wingra Creek Bridge 

• Right onto Wingra Creek Path 

• Left on Olin Turville Ct, 

• Cross over E Lakeside Street (water station #1 at 1.5 miles)

• Participants will keep going until they reach Williamson St. by Machinery Row Bicycles/Boat landing. This is the 3.1 halfway point. Also, this is the location for waterstation #2.

• All participants will then turn around and head back to the finish line, located at Penn Park.