Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (36)
Medal Madness offers a fast, paved out-and-back course in Ocala, Florida.
Race Date
Sep 5, 2026
Location
Ocala, FL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Location
- Ocala, Florida
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 14
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series in Ocala, Florida, provides a straightforward racing experience focused on paved, out-and-back courses. Runners can choose from 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon distances, all starting at 8:00 AM.
The courses are designed as out-and-back routes, with the Half Marathon completing the loop four times. With approximately 0 feet of elevation gain and loss, the course is notably flat, making it a potential candidate for personal bests. The time limit for the half marathon is a generous 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Packet pickup is conveniently located at Pavilion 1, near the parking lot, and runners are reminded that on-site registration is not available. The event emphasizes its finisher medals and offers awards for best costume, contributing to a fun, community-focused 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. Additional Information This is a paved course. We will be using Pavilion 1 as our meeting area for packet pickup. Pavilion 1 is the pavilion closest to the parking lot and farthest from the playground. Please plan to meet us there on race morning. Bathrooms are located by the playground. 5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472606859 The course is an out-and-back (3.11M) The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times. Half Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472608341 The course is an out-and-back (3.275M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times. Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes. Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.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 5, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL, 34472
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
2 years running
~7 finishers a year
small race — neutral
22% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 2:24:05
typical high 89°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
72°
Afternoon (High)
89°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.2"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
82%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 14 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
14
Median time
2:54:52
Latest turnout
9
States
1
Turnout by year
2024–2025
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (36)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (36) is held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (36) take place?
It takes place in Ocala, Florida.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (36) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (36) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (36) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (36)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 14 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (36).
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