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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36)

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

PR Friendly

Atmosphere

Party FinishGreat MedalGreat Swag

Course

Fast Flat

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

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Out & Back

Terrain

road

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K10K

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size3/15

~3.5 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details5/15

3 timing sources

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 2:11:36

Weather0/10

typical high 92°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:30p50 median ≈ 2:252:45

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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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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