Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35)
Medal Madness offers a paved, shaded out-and-back course with a touch of gravel.
Race Date
Aug 29, 2026
Location
Concord, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Location
- Concord, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 23
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series at Concord, NC, provides a straightforward racing experience on a paved, shaded course. Runners will navigate an out-and-back route, with the half marathon completing this loop four times.
This event is designed for efficiency, with a 9:30 AM start time and packet pickup concluding just 10 minutes prior. The course features a mix of pavement and a stretch of gravel/dirt, offering a slight change of pace. With a 3-hour and 30-minute time limit, it accommodates a wide range of runners.
Participants can expect finisher medals, and the series is part of a larger points system. The race draws runners from approximately 4 states, with a steady field size and a typical winning time around 89 minutes for the half marathon.
Race-provided description
Race Information The race starts at 9:30 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. Price increase on the Monday before the race. Additional Information We are located at the Dogwood Shelter. This course is paved with a stretch of gravel/dirt. When you first enter, the bathrooms are in the right corner of the parking lot. This is a shaded course. 5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5856694807 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/5745899752 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, August 29, 2026
Start Time
9:30 AM
Start Location
760 Orphanage Rd, Concord, NC, 28027
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
mixed
Surface
Paved, 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
2 years running
~11.5 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 4 states
winner 1:29:17
typical high 88°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
68°
Afternoon (High)
88°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 23 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
23
Median time
2:06:01
Latest turnout
9
States
5
Turnout by year
2024–2025
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35) is held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35) take place?
It takes place in Concord, North Carolina.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 23 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35).
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