Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (25)
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- 9300 Deponie Dr, 27614
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Double-check key detailsA concrete course 5K or half marathon in Raleigh, featuring finisher medals, awards, series points, and a fun best costume contest.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
Fun
Competitive
QuirkyGreat for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Join the Medal Madness 5K or Half Marathon in Raleigh, NC, for a run on a concrete out-and-back course. This event offers a chance to earn a finisher medal and compete for awards and series points. Embrace the fun with a best costume contest, adding a unique touch to your race day. With distances for both 5K and 13.1M, it's an opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a community run.
What to expect
Expect a concrete out-and-back course for both distances.Packet pickup begins 30 minutes before the 9:00 AM start.Bathrooms are conveniently located by the playground near parking.
Standout details
- Finisher Medals
- Best Costume contest
- Awards for top finishers
- Series Points eligibility
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Jun 20, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.80
Opens Jan 12, 2022, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Jun 20, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, Jun 20, 9:00 AM EDT · From $70.90
Opens Jan 12, 2022, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Jun 20, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
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The course
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From the organizer
Race Information The race starts at 9:00 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 The gate to the park opens at 8 am Parking is located at the playground on the north side of the park. This course is concrete. Bathrooms are located by the playground.
5K Course (0.78M) The course is an out-and-back. (1.56M) The 5K does the out-and-back two times. https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5949707791
Half Marathon Course (1.09M) The course is an out-and-back. (2.18M) The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times. https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6595247665
Course Time Limit 3:00 hours.
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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