Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36)
Medal Madness offers a fast, flat loop course in Longview, Texas, with multiple distances.
Race Date
Sep 5, 2026
Location
Longview, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Location
- Longview, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 7
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series at Longview, Texas, provides a straightforward racing experience across 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. The courses are designed as out-and-back loops, offering a fast and flat profile conducive to achieving personal bests. Runners can expect a no-frills event focused on the core elements of race day.
With a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the half marathon, the event is accessible to a range of abilities. The focus is on the race itself, with awards and finisher medals as key motivators. The series is part of a larger US Road Running circuit, aiming to provide consistent race opportunities.
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. Additional Information The park is on the corner of E. Fairmont St and Princeton Ave. Parking is limited. 5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6634247610 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/6634247777 The course is an out-and-back (2.16M). 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
8:00 AM
Start Location
Paul Boorman Trail Park, Longview, TX, 75604
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
~3.5 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 2:11:36
typical high 92°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
73°
Afternoon (High)
92°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
65%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 7 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
7
Median time
2:24:53
Latest turnout
4
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 Longview, TX (36)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36) is held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36) take place?
It takes place in Longview, Texas.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 7 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36).
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