Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36)
Medal Madness offers a fast, flat course with multiple distances in Bel Air, MD.
Race Date
Sep 5, 2026
Location
Bel Air, MD
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Location
- Bel Air, Maryland
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 6
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series in Bel Air, Maryland, provides a straightforward racing experience across 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. The courses are designed as out-and-back routes, emphasizing a flat profile conducive to achieving personal bests. Runners can expect a 3.5-hour time limit for the half marathon, allowing ample opportunity to complete the challenge.
This event is part of a series that focuses on providing a solid race day with finisher medals, shirts, and awards. While specific details on field size and geographic draw are not provided, the series aims to offer a competitive and accessible racing opportunity for local and visiting runners alike. The event is managed through RunSignup, with packet pickup conveniently scheduled just before the start time.
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. 5K & 15K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2853327571 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/5792803567 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
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
1100 Cedar Ln, Bel Air, MD, 21015
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
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
~6 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
4 timing sources
runners from 2 states
winner 1:56:37
typical high 81°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
62°
Afternoon (High)
81°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.2"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 6 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
6
Median time
2:11:09
Latest turnout
6
States
2
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36) is held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36) take place?
It takes place in Bel Air, Maryland.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 6 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36).
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