Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)
Medal Madness offers a fast, flat half marathon with multiple distances in Rocky Mount, NC.
Race Date
Sep 5, 2026
Location
Rocky Mount, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Location
- Rocky Mount, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 10
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series in Rocky Mount, NC, provides a straightforward racing experience for runners seeking a flat and fast course. With distances including a 5K, 10K, and a half marathon, the event caters to various levels of runners.
The half marathon course is an out-and-back, designed to be a potential personal best course with minimal elevation change. Runners can expect a familiar route, repeated multiple times to complete their chosen distance. The race starts promptly at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup concluding just before the gun.
This event, now in its second year, offers finisher medals and a shirt, with a generous 3-hour and 30-minute time limit. While specific details on field size and runner origin are not provided, it is part of the US Road Running series, known for its accessible race formats.
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 (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6083508601 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/5994967039 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, September 5, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Start Location
799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, NC, 27801
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
2 years running
~6.5 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
5 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:57:23
typical high 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
66°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 10 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
10
Median time
2:08:41
Latest turnout
6
States
1
Turnout by year
2024–2025
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36) is held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36) take place?
It takes place in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 10 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36).
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