Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL, (11)
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Gadsden, Alabama
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing at the Medal Madness event on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in beautiful Gadsden, Alabama! This exciting race offers a variety of distances to challenge runners of all levels, including a 5K, 10K, and half marathon (13.1 miles). The races kick off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup starting 30 minutes prior, ensuring a smooth start for all participants.
The scenic course features a pea gravel trail, perfect for enjoying the outdoors while pushing your limits. The 5K and 10K courses are designed as out-and-back routes, with the 5K completing the course twice and the 10K covering it four times. Runners tackling the half marathon will traverse the out-and-back route six times. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, there’s plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere and earn that coveted finisher medal! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant community of runners in a fun and supportive environment. Make sure to register online in advance, as there will be no on-site registration. Mark your calendars and prepare for a memorable race day!
The scenic course features a pea gravel trail, perfect for enjoying the outdoors while pushing your limits. The 5K and 10K courses are designed as out-and-back routes, with the 5K completing the course twice and the 10K covering it four times. Runners tackling the half marathon will traverse the out-and-back route six times. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, there’s plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere and earn that coveted finisher medal! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant community of runners in a fun and supportive environment. Make sure to register online in advance, as there will be no on-site registration. Mark your calendars and prepare for a memorable race day!
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.
ADDITION INFORMATION
Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.
If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.
We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.
This course is on a pea gravel trail.
5K & 10K COURSE (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two time.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
The 15K does the out-and-back six times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115
The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).
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 [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.
ADDITION INFORMATION
Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.
If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.
We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.
This course is on a pea gravel trail.
5K & 10K COURSE (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two time.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
The 15K does the out-and-back six times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115
The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).
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 [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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James Martin Trail Park, 829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden, 35901, AL, United States
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