Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (36)
Medal Madness offers a flat, fast half marathon with multiple distances in Knoxville.
Race Date
Sep 5, 2026
Location
Knoxville, TN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 19
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series in Knoxville provides a straightforward racing experience, featuring 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. The course is designed as an out-and-back, making it a potentially fast option for runners aiming for personal bests.
The event is held in Knoxville, with a typical race-day temperature averaging between 64–82°F, offering generally pleasant running conditions. The half marathon course has a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, accommodating a wide range of runners.
Participants can expect finisher medals, shirts, and gear as part of the event. The series is growing, with its most recent edition in 2025, and runners can register on RunSignup.
Race-provided description
Race Information The race starts at 9:00 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 The starting line is near Shelter #1. 5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5653980766 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/5796493972 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
9:00 AM
Start Location
Holston River Park, Knoxville, TN, 37914
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
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
~10.5 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:39:06
typical high 82°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
64°
Afternoon (High)
82°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 19 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
19
Median time
2:15:04
Latest turnout
14
States
2
Turnout by year
2024–2025
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (36)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (36) is held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (36) take place?
It takes place in Knoxville, Tennessee.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (36) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (36) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (36) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (36)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 19 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (36).
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