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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Raleigh, NC
9300 Deponie Dr, 27614
Type
RUN
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At a glance

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A straightforward concrete course in Raleigh with finisher medals, awards, and a fun costume contest for a touch of whimsy.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

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

The Medal Madness event in Raleigh, NC offers a focused running experience with both a 5K and a 13.1M option. Runners will navigate a concrete out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for their chosen distance. Finisher medals await all participants, and a costume contest adds a playful element. For those with a competitive spirit, awards and series points are available, making it an engaging race day.

What to expect

  • Run a concrete out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for your chosen distance.
  • Packet pickup is available 30 minutes before the 9:00 AM start.
  • Enjoy convenient parking and bathrooms located by the playground.

Standout details

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

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, Aug 29, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Oct 6, 2021, 11:18 AM EDT · Closes Aug 29, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Aug 29, 9:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Apr 17, 2021, 1:30 AM EDT · Closes Aug 29, 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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