Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Panama City Beach, FL (26)
Medal Madness Half Marathon offers a flat, fast course at Panama City Beach, FL.
Race Date
Jun 27, 2026
Location
Panama City Beach, FL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Location
- Panama City Beach, Florida
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 24
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness Half Marathon at Panama City Beach, Florida, presents a straightforward out-and-back course designed for speed. With minimal elevation change, this race is a prime candidate for setting personal bests.
The event is held at Conservation Park, offering a chance to run in the Florida sunshine. Runners can expect warm temperatures, typical for the region, so proper hydration is key. The course itself is a loop, repeated four times for the half marathon, providing a consistent running experience.
While the race is relatively new, it draws participants from across approximately 10 states, indicating a growing regional appeal. The focus here is on a no-frills, performance-oriented event, with a generous 3.5-hour time limit.
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 The park address is 100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413. The start is at Conservation Park Trailhead. It is recommended to put Conservation Park Trailhead in your GPS. Google Pin for start location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mCUxkbbLixPYsXTh8 5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6326428528 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. 13.1M Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6326406889 The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). 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 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
100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
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
1 year running
~28 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 10 states
winner 1:43:49
typical high 86°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
77°
Afternoon (High)
86°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
80%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 24 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
24
Median time
2:05:41
Latest turnout
24
States
10
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Panama City Beach, FL (26)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Panama City Beach, FL (26) is held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Panama City Beach, FL (26) take place?
It takes place in Panama City Beach, Florida.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Panama City Beach, FL (26) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Panama City Beach, FL (26) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Panama City Beach, FL (26) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Panama City Beach, FL (26)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 24 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Panama City Beach, FL (26).
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