
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (22)
Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Concord, NC
- 760 Orphanage Rd, 28027
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Challenge yourself on a shaded, mixed-surface out-and-back course, earn a medal, and show off your best costume.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
The Medal Madness event in Concord, NC, offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances on a shaded course. Runners will navigate an out-and-back route with a mixed surface of pavement, gravel, and dirt. This event combines a focus on personal achievement with a touch of playful spirit, featuring finisher medals for all and awards for top performers. Participants can also join in the fun with a 'Best Costume' element and earn series points. It's a straightforward race experience for those looking to challenge themselves and enjoy a pleasant run.
What to expect
- Expect a shaded, out-and-back course with a mixed surface of pavement, gravel, and dirt.
- Runners complete multiple loops for the 10K and Half Marathon distances.
- Finisher medals await all participants, with awards for top finishers and a best costume prize.
Standout details
- Finisher Medals for all
- Best Costume prize
- Series Points available
- Shaded, mixed-surface course
Perks & features
- Medal
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, May 30, 9:30 AM EDT · From $33.80
Opens May 24, 2020, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes May 30, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT
- 10K
Sat, May 30, 9:30 AM EDT · From $49.70
Opens May 24, 2020, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes May 30, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, May 30, 9:30 AM EDT · From $70.90
Opens May 24, 2020, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes May 30, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Push Potential
Mixed surface + rolling terrain, long distance + warm-day exposure
- Mostly trail
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Mixed
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Race Information The race starts at 9:30 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. Price increase on the Monday before the race.
Additional Information We are located at the Dogwood Shelter. This course is paved with a stretch of gravel/dirt. When you first enter, the bathrooms are in the right corner of the parking lot. This is a shaded course.
5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5856694807 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/5745899752 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 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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