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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (35)

Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Montgomery, AL
1 Festival Dr, 36117
Type
RUN
Official registration

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Earn your medal and maybe even an award at this Montgomery race, featuring an out-and-back course and a fun best costume challenge.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Join the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon in Montgomery, AL. This event offers a straightforward out-and-back course design, providing a clear path for runners of various paces. With a focus on earning finisher medals and a chance for awards, it is a great opportunity to challenge yourself. Don't forget to consider the 'Best Costume' option for an extra touch of fun. Packet pickup is convenient, starting 30 minutes before the 8:00 AM race start.

What to expect

  • Run a multi-loop out-and-back course for your chosen distance.
  • Enjoy convenient packet pickup and nearby restrooms.
  • Compete for awards and series points, with finisher medals for all.

Standout details

  • Finisher Medals for all participants
  • Best Costume opportunity
  • Awards for top performers
  • Series Points eligibility

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, Aug 29, 8:00 AM CDT · From $33.80

    Opens Jan 5, 2022, 5:19 AM CST · Closes Aug 29, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Aug 29, 8:00 AM CDT · From $49.70

    Opens Jan 5, 2022, 5:19 AM CST · Closes Aug 29, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Aug 29, 8:00 AM CDT · From $70.90

    Opens Jan 5, 2022, 7:42 AM CST · Closes Aug 29, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

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Steady Effort

long distance + warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

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 Go to the large parking lot in the center of the park or Scenic Open Space. https://maps.app.goo.gl/ztPgtyzx6y9ozjBd9 Restrooms located near Start. https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGgfWnjGtC7j3iQg9

5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5968456369 The course is an out-and-back (1.56M) The 5K does the out-and-back two times. The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5918773471 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

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