Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39)
Medal Madness offers a flat, fast out-and-back course with a focus on finisher medals.
Race Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Colonial Heights, VA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Location
- Colonial Heights, Virginia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K, 26.2 Miles
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 9
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series at Colonial Heights, VA, presents a straightforward racing experience centered around earning finisher medals. The course is a flat, out-and-back design along the Appomattox River Greenway, making it a potentially fast route for participants aiming for personal bests.
With distances ranging from 5K to a full marathon, runners can choose their challenge. The half marathon and marathon courses utilize the same out-and-back path, repeated multiple times to achieve the full distance. A generous 6-hour time limit accommodates a wide range of paces.
While specific details on field size and geographic draw are limited, the series emphasizes its finisher medals and offers awards for best costumes, adding a touch of fun to the event. Parking is available at Roslyn Landing, though it is noted as limited.
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 Park at the Appomattox River Greenway Roslyn Landing. Limited Parking. 5K & 10K Course https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5964793165 This course is an out-and-back. 5K does the course one time. 10K does the course two times. 13.1M & 26.2M Course https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5921762272 This course is an out-and-back. Half Marathon does the course four times. Marathon does the course eight times. Course Time Limit 6 hours.
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 26, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
Greenway Roslyn Landing Access, Colonial Heights, VA, 23834
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River
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
~4.5 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 2 states
winner 1:42:56
typical high 77°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
61°
Afternoon (High)
77°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 9 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
9
Median time
1:58:33
Latest turnout
6
States
2
Turnout by year
2024–2025
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39) is held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39) take place?
It takes place in Colonial Heights, Virginia.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K, 26.2 Miles.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 9 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39).
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