Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (24)
Medal Madness offers a unique half marathon on a pea gravel trail in Gadsden, AL.
Race Date
Jun 13, 2026
Location
Gadsden, AL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Location
- Gadsden, Alabama
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Medal Madness series in Gadsden, Alabama, provides a distinctive running experience on a pea gravel trail. This event, which has had one edition in our data, offers 5K, 10K, and 13.1M distances, all utilizing an out-and-back course format.
The half marathon course is a 3.18-mile out-and-back, which runners complete six times. The 5K and 10K courses are shorter out-and-back segments, repeated multiple times to reach the respective distances. The race has a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, making it accessible for a range of runners.
All participants receive finisher medals, and the event also features awards for best costume. The race is organized by US Road Running and is held behind the Gadsden Mall, with packet pickup available just before the start.
Race-provided description
Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. Addition Information Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street. If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot. We are just behind the Gadsden Mall. This course is on a pea gravel trail. 5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404 The course is an out-and-back (1.56M) The 5K does the out-and-back two time. The 10K does the out-and-back four times. The 15K does the out-and-back six times. 13.1M Course (1.09M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115 The course is an out-and-back (3.18M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times. Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes. Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden, AL, 35901
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Park
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
1 year running
~2 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:59:03
typical high 87°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
67°
Afternoon (High)
87°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
76%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2
Median time
1:59:03
Latest turnout
2
States
1
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (24)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (24) is held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (24) take place?
It takes place in Gadsden, Alabama.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (24) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (24) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (24) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (24)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (24).
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