Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35)
Medal Madness offers a fast, flat gravel course with multiple distances in Bowling Green, KY.
Race Date
Aug 29, 2026
Location
Bowling Green, KY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Location
- Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series in Bowling Green, Kentucky, provides a straightforward racing experience across 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances. The course is designed as a repeating out-and-back, allowing runners to tackle the same stretch multiple times. With minimal elevation change, it's a course that favors speed.
The primary surface is gravel, offering a different feel from typical road races. The race starts promptly at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup conveniently scheduled just before the event. A 3-hour and 30-minute time limit accommodates a wide range of runners.
Participants can expect finisher medals and the opportunity to compete for series points. The event is part of a larger series organized by US Road Running, known for its various race offerings and focus on participation.
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 course surface is gravel. 5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6621706735 The course is an out-and-back (1.56M) The 5K does the out-and-back two times. The 10K does the out-and-back four times. Half Marathon Course (1.09M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6621706902 The course is an out-and-back (2.18M). 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, August 29, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
885 Mount Olivet Rd, Bowling Green, KY, 42101
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
mixed
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
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 86°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
66°
Afternoon (High)
86°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.2"
Precipitation
7 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35) is held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35) take place?
It takes place in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
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