Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Rotary Park, Columbus, GA (03) 50
- Date Sat 17th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Columbus, Georgia
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon taking place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the beautiful Rotary Park in Columbus, GA! This exciting race event kicks off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup available starting 30 minutes prior to the race. Participants can choose from three thrilling distances: the 5K, which is a single loop of the scenic out-and-back course, the 10K that completes two laps, or the challenging Half Marathon, which covers four laps of the same picturesque route. All finishers will be rewarded with a themed medal, making this event not only a test of endurance but also a celebration of achievement.
Join the fun and embrace the spirit of competition, with an emphasis on community and camaraderie. While costumes are optional, we encourage participants to unleash their creativity for a chance to win the Best Costume Award, which will be mailed out after the race. With a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the Half Marathon, there's plenty of time to enjoy the shaded, paved course. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to earn points towards the US Road Running Race Series and enjoy a fantastic day of
Join the fun and embrace the spirit of competition, with an emphasis on community and camaraderie. While costumes are optional, we encourage participants to unleash their creativity for a chance to win the Best Costume Award, which will be mailed out after the race. With a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the Half Marathon, there's plenty of time to enjoy the shaded, paved course. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to earn points towards the US Road Running Race Series and enjoy a fantastic day of
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 are located in the parking lot.
This course is paved with shade and
5K & 10K COURSE
This course is an out-and-back.
5K does the course one time.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5583266125
10K does the course twice.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6391060000
HALF MARATHON COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5560830352
This course is an out-and-back.
Half Marathon does the course four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes
FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
BEST COSTUME
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
The Best Costume Award is mailed out after the race.
SERIES POINTS
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information, go to 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
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 are located in the parking lot.
This course is paved with shade and
5K & 10K COURSE
This course is an out-and-back.
5K does the course one time.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5583266125
10K does the course twice.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6391060000
HALF MARATHON COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5560830352
This course is an out-and-back.
Half Marathon does the course four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes
FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
BEST COSTUME
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
The Best Costume Award is mailed out after the race.
SERIES POINTS
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information, go to 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
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