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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (23)

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Knoxville, TN
Holston River Park, 3300 Holston Hills Road, 37914
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Earn a themed finisher medal and show off your best costume at this multi-distance event that's part of the US Road Running Race Series.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Join the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon in Knoxville, TN, for a race that blends a bit of fun with competitive spirit. All finishers earn a themed medal, and a costume contest adds a playful touch to the start line. This event also offers points towards the US Road Running Race Series, appealing to those tracking their progress. The course features an out-and-back design with multiple loops, providing a consistent challenge.

What to expect

  • Expect an out-and-back course design, with multiple loops for the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances.
  • All finishers receive a unique themed medal.
  • A costume contest adds a fun element, with an award for the best dressed.

Standout details

  • Themed finisher medal for all participants
  • Costume contest with an award
  • Earns points for US Road Running Race Series
  • Out-and-back course with multiple loops

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, Jun 6, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Jan 5, 2022, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Jun 6, 9:00 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Jan 5, 2022, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Jun 6, 9:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Jan 5, 2022, 5:03 AM EST · Closes Jun 6, 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
  • Timed race
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 starting line is near Shelter #1.

5K & 10K Course https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5653980766 The course is an out-and-back. The 5K does the course twice. The 10K does the course four times.

Half Marathon Course https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5796493972 The course is an out-and-back. The Half Marathon does the course six times.

Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it. At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo. The best costume will be awarded at the beginning of the race.

Series Points This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series. For more information go to  https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Best Costume It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it. At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo. The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.

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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