Mount Madonna Challenge 2026

08.08.2026Gilroy (United States)

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8622’828 m D+ ft D+

42.2 km26.2 mi1/2 Marathonlongest of 3 courses

At a glance

Mount Madonna Challenge 2026 took place on Saturday 8 August 2026 in Gilroy (California, United States). Three distances to choose from: 5, 10 and 42.2 km.

Longest course: 1/2 Marathon, 42.2 km with 862 m D+ (20 m per km: hilly terrain).

The 2027 edition is expected on Saturday 14 August 2027, date to be confirmed by the organiser. On Kliva, plan your pacing and nutrition for free, then send the plan to your watch.

Join us for a classic charity run that fuels dreams and empowers young athletes! We're a 501(c)(3) non-profit (EIN#: 84-4356452), and every stride you take with us directly supports the Mt. Madonna…

From the organiser

3 courses

5km3.1mi
257 m D+843 ft D+
259 m D-850 ft D-
avg 5%
5K
08.08.
No index
GPX
10km6.2mi
467 m D+1’532 ft D+
458 m D-1’503 ft D-
avg 5%
10K
08.08.
No index
GPX
42.2km26.2mi
862 m D+2’828 ft D+
avg 2%
1/2 Marathon
08.08.
No index

Course analysis

10 km6.2 mi467 m D+1’532 ft D+

15effort kmⓘ10 km on the map · feels like 15 km6.2 mi on the map · feels like 15 km

D+: 467 m1’532 ft
D−: 458 m1’503 ft
Max alt.: 541 m1’775 ft
Steepest: 9%

Segments

Elevation profile: 10K

171 m – 541 m561 ft – 1’775 ft

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