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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (38)

Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT

Location
Bettendorf, IA
1645 23rd St, 52722
Type
RUN
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At a glance

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Join the Medal Madness for a half marathon, earn a finisher medal, and show off your best costume on an out-and-back course.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

The Medal Madness event in Bettendorf, IA offers a half marathon distance. Runners will navigate an out-and-back course, completing four loops for the half marathon. Participants can look forward to earning finisher medals and competing for awards. A "Best Costume" contest adds a playful element, inviting runners to express their creativity. The event also features series points, appealing to those who enjoy a competitive edge. This race provides a straightforward running experience with a touch of fun and recognition.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for your chosen distance.
  • Pick up your race packet starting 30 minutes before the 8:30 AM race start.
  • Compete for awards and series points, with a 3-hour, 30-minute course limit.

Standout details

  • Finisher Medals
  • Best Costume contest
  • Series Points
  • Awards for top finishers

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Sep 19, 8:30 AM CDT · From $33.80

    Opens Jun 15, 2022, 10:18 AM CDT · Closes Sep 19, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Sep 19, 8:30 AM CDT · From $49.70

    Opens Jun 15, 2022, 10:18 AM CDT · Closes Sep 19, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Sep 19, 8:30 AM CDT · From $70.90

    Opens Jun 15, 2022, 5:03 AM CDT · Closes Sep 19, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

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The course

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From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:30 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 Parking is located at 2016 Parkway Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6586584732 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/6583175060 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

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