Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Highland, UT (38)
Medal Madness offers a fast, flat out-and-back course with a focus on finisher medals.
Race Date
Sep 19, 2026
Location
Highland, UT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Location
- Highland, Utah
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series in Highland, Utah, provides a straightforward racing experience centered around earning your medal. The half marathon, along with 5K and 10K options, utilizes a consistently flat out-and-back course, making it a prime candidate for setting personal bests.
The course is designed for speed, with minimal elevation changes across its entirety. Runners will complete the out-and-back route multiple times, depending on their chosen distance, offering a predictable rhythm. The focus here is on the accomplishment of finishing and the tangible reward.
This event is part of a larger series, suggesting a community of runners who appreciate a well-organized, no-frills race day. The emphasis on finisher medals, as highlighted by the series name and available images, points to a celebratory atmosphere upon crossing the finish line, a fitting reward for the effort expended.
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. Additional Information Parking near Start https://maps.app.goo.gl/koy4KNDowPgvV3eP7 5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6687061036/ 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/6625800206/ 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, September 19, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Start Location
4800 Knight Ave, Highland, UT, 84003
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
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 74°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
55°
Afternoon (High)
74°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
39%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Highland, UT (38)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Highland, UT (38) is held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Highland, UT (38) take place?
It takes place in Highland, Utah.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Highland, UT (38) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Highland, UT (38) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Highland, UT (38) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
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