Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (26)
Medal Madness Half Marathon offers a unique pea gravel trail experience in Gadsden, AL.
Race Date
Jun 27, 2026
Location
Gadsden, AL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Location
- Gadsden, Alabama
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 4
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Medal Madness Half Marathon in Gadsden, Alabama, unfolds on a distinctive pea gravel trail, offering a different kind of running surface.
This event, part of a series that also includes 5K and 10K distances, is designed as an out-and-back course. The half marathon route is completed by traversing the out-and-back section six times, with a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Runners can expect a typical race-day temperature in the low to mid-80s Fahrenheit, so be prepared for warm conditions. The race emphasizes its finisher medals, shirts, and costume awards, suggesting a fun and celebratory atmosphere.
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.
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 27, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden, AL, 35901
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
trail
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
~5 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 2:05:23
typical high 89°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
71°
Afternoon (High)
89°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2024
Total finishers
4
Median time
2:06:12
Latest turnout
4
States
1
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (26)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (26) is held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (26) take place?
It takes place in Gadsden, Alabama.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (26) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (26) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (26) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (26)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (26).
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