Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (37)
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Medal Madness event on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in beautiful Des Moines, Iowa! This exciting race offers participants the chance to choose from three different distances: the 5K, 10K, and the challenging Half Marathon with a distance of 13.1 miles. The races kick off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup available starting 30 minutes prior to the race.
Runners will traverse scenic out-and-back courses that showcase the lovely Polk County area. Athletes will enjoy the thrill of racing alongside fellow enthusiasts while earning stunning finisher medals! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, Medal Madness promises a fun and festive atmosphere with awards for the best costumes, along with points for series participants. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and celebrate the joy of running!
Runners will traverse scenic out-and-back courses that showcase the lovely Polk County area. Athletes will enjoy the thrill of racing alongside fellow enthusiasts while earning stunning finisher medals! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, Medal Madness promises a fun and festive atmosphere with awards for the best costumes, along with points for series participants. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and celebrate the joy of running!
Organiser's 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
Bathrooms https://maps.app.goo.gl/NMdTCVYMQfSgAAZp6
Parking near start https://maps.app.goo.gl/8uJvLqbPSFxA8Wke8
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6713230542/
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/6657429743/
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
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 [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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
Bathrooms https://maps.app.goo.gl/NMdTCVYMQfSgAAZp6
Parking near start https://maps.app.goo.gl/8uJvLqbPSFxA8Wke8
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6713230542/
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/6657429743/
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
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 [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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Location
2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, 50320, IA, United States
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