US Road Running - Charlotte
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Event overview
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon takes place on January 24, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The venue is Mallard Creek Playground, across from Mallard Creek Elementary School, at 9729 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28267. The event offers the following race distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
All runners must register on RunSignup. There is no on-site registration. A course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes applies.
Courses and race features
The courses are out-and-back formats. The 5K and 10K use a 1.56-mile out-and-back segment; the 5K completes that segment once and the 10K completes it twice. The half marathon uses a 1.64-mile out-and-back segment and repeats that segment four times. The course includes a hill at the start/finish. The event materials reference finisher medals, a shirt and gear shop, a best costume element, series points, and awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
