Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26)
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC offers a scenic mountain town experience.
Race Date
Jun 27, 2026
Location
Boone, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Location
- Boone, North Carolina
- 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 Boone, North Carolina, invites runners to experience a race set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. While the course itself is primarily flat, the surrounding mountain town of Boone provides a picturesque setting for race day.
This event is designed as an out-and-back course, repeated multiple times for the half marathon. Runners can expect a straightforward race day with a focus on the core running experience. The typical winning time suggests a competitive field, and the race is capped at a 6-hour time limit, accommodating a range of abilities.
Participants can look forward to finisher medals and a chance to earn series points, adding an extra layer of motivation. The event is organized by US Road Running, known for its series of races across various locations.
Race-provided description
Race Information The race starts at 8:30 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 & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6082729063 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/6401735737/ 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
8:30 AM
Start Location
355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, NC, 28607
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Scenery
Mountain
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
~15 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
4 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 5 states
winner 1:22:06
typical high 78°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
61°
Afternoon (High)
78°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 14 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
14
Median time
2:01:40
Latest turnout
14
States
5
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26) is held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26) take place?
It takes place in Boone, North Carolina.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 14 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26).
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