Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37)
Medal Madness offers a fast, flat loop course with a focus on finisher medals.
Race Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Gadsden, AL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 12, 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
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series at Gadsden, AL, provides a straightforward racing experience focused on earning your hardware. The course, primarily run on pea gravel trails, is designed to be fast and flat, making it an attractive option for those chasing personal bests.
Runners can choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, all utilizing an out-and-back format that is repeated multiple times. The half marathon course, for instance, involves six repetitions of a 3.18-mile out-and-back segment. With a generous 3.5-hour time limit, the event is accessible to a wide range of runners.
The series emphasizes its finisher medals, with dedicated pages showcasing their designs. While specific details on field size and geographic draw are not provided, the event is part of a larger series that offers points and awards, suggesting a community of returning participants.
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. Half Marathon 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, September 12, 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
~2 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 2 states
winner 1:37:41
typical high 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
65°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.2"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2
Median time
1:37:41
Latest turnout
2
States
2
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37) is held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37) take place?
It takes place in Gadsden, Alabama.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37).
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