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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (22)

Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Raleigh, NC
9300 Deponie Dr, 27614
Type
RUN
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Join for a straightforward run in Raleigh, where a "Best Costume" award adds a fun, quirky twist to your 5K or Half Marathon.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Great for

  • Family Friendly

Great for: families, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M in Raleigh, NC, offers a straightforward running experience on a concrete out-and-back course. Runners can choose between a 5K or a Half Marathon distance. This event encourages a playful spirit with a "Best Costume" award, adding a unique touch to the race day. Finisher medals await all participants, and competitive runners can earn series points and awards.

What to expect

  • Run a concrete out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for your chosen distance.
  • All finishers receive a medal.
  • Embrace a playful spirit with a chance to win the "Best Costume" award.

Standout details

  • Best Costume award
  • Finisher Medals for all
  • Series Points available
  • Concrete out-and-back course

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, May 30, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Jul 7, 2021, 11:18 AM EDT · Closes May 30, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, May 30, 9:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Jan 16, 2021, 12:30 AM EST · Closes May 30, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

long distance + warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Family-oriented
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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