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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) logo

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44)

Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT

Location
Bettendorf, IA
1645 23rd St, 52722
Type
RUN
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Embrace the Halloween spirit at Medal Madness in Bettendorf, IA, offering multiple distances and a chance to win for best costume.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

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

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Medal Madness event in Bettendorf, IA, offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon, all on an out-and-back course. Scheduled for Halloween, runners are encouraged to embrace the festive spirit with a "Best Costume" award. All finishers receive a medal, and participants can also earn series points and compete for overall awards. This event provides a straightforward running experience with a fun, seasonal twist.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for longer distances.
  • Celebrate your finish with a medal and consider dressing up for the "Best Costume" award.
  • Compete for awards and earn series points.

Standout details

  • Finisher Medals for all
  • "Best Costume" award
  • Series Points available
  • Out-and-back course design

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

4 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, Oct 31, 8:30 AM CDT · From $33.80

    Opens Jul 27, 2022, 10:18 AM CDT · Closes Oct 31, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Oct 31, 8:30 AM CDT · From $49.70

    Opens Jul 27, 2022, 10:18 AM CDT · Closes Oct 31, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Oct 31, 8:30 AM CDT · From $70.90

    Opens Jul 27, 2022, 5:03 AM CDT · Closes Oct 31, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

+ 1 more option
  • 26.2 Miles

    Sat, Oct 31, 8:30 AM CDT · From $102.70

    Opens Mar 10, 2020, 8:07 AM CDT · Closes Oct 31, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

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Steady Effort

longer distance

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:30 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 Parking is located at 2016 Parkway Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6586584732 The course is an out-and-back (3.11M) The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon & Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6583175060 The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times. The Marathon does the out-and-back eight times.

Course Time Limit 6 hours.

Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.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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