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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (24)

Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Athens, GA
North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead @ North Oconee Access Rd., N Oconee Access Rd,, 30605
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Embrace the fun with a themed medal and optional costume, or chase points on this out-and-back course in Athens, GA.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

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

The Medal Madness event in Athens, GA offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances on a rolling, out-and-back course. Runners are encouraged to wear costumes, adding a playful element to the race. All finishers receive a themed medal, and participants can earn points towards the US Road Running Race Series. This event blends a lighthearted atmosphere with a structured competitive opportunity for those aiming for series recognition.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for longer distances.
  • Receive a unique themed finisher medal upon crossing the finish line.
  • Consider wearing a costume to embrace the encouraged playful spirit.

Standout details

  • Themed finisher medal
  • Costume encouraged
  • US Road Running Race Series points
  • Out-and-back course format

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, Jun 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Aug 4, 2021, 11:18 AM EDT · Closes Jun 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Jun 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Aug 4, 2021, 11:18 AM EDT · Closes Jun 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Jun 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Aug 4, 2021, 6:03 AM EDT · Closes Jun 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

long distance + warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

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From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:00 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 Parking lot near starting point  https://maps.app.goo.gl/EFwtDUwqQ1ymp6x47

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6531373447 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 Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5986319710 The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four 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.

Series Points This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series. For more information, go to 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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