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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
Official registration

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

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 options

Registration 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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