Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon at Halyburton Park, Wilmington, NC (03) 40
- Date Sat 17th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for the ultimate running experience at the Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the beautiful Halyburton Park in Wilmington, NC. This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup beginning 30 minutes prior to the race. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, you'll enjoy a paved course that promises a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Choose between two thrilling race distances: the 5K, which features an out-and-back course completed twice for a total of 3.1 miles, and the challenging Half Marathon, covering 13.1 miles with six out-and-backs. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, participants will have ample opportunity to soak in the scenic views while striving for personal bests. Plus, every finisher will receive a commemorative medal, adding to the sense of achievement. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate your love for running in Wilmington’s picturesque setting!
Choose between two thrilling race distances: the 5K, which features an out-and-back course completed twice for a total of 3.1 miles, and the challenging Half Marathon, covering 13.1 miles with six out-and-backs. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, participants will have ample opportunity to soak in the scenic views while striving for personal bests. Plus, every finisher will receive a commemorative medal, adding to the sense of achievement. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate your love for running in Wilmington’s picturesque setting!
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
Park at the Lowell Riverfront Dog Park.
This is a paved course.
5K COURSE (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6630330868
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6600462273
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Park at the Lowell Riverfront Dog Park.
This is a paved course.
5K COURSE (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6630330868
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6600462273
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
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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