US Road Running - Gadsden
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Event overview
The Medal Madness event in Gadsden, Alabama is scheduled for June 13, 2026 at James Martin Trail Park (829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden, AL 35901). The event includes the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon (listed as 13.1M)
All participants must register on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. A packet pickup period begins 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race start. A course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes applies.
Course and logistics
Courses are run on a pea gravel trail behind the Gadsden Mall. Organizers describe the 5K/10K course as a 1.56-mile out-and-back; the 5K completes that out-and-back twice and the 10K completes it four times (the 15K is listed as six repetitions). The half marathon course is described as a 3.18-mile out-and-back completed six times. Participants are advised that GPS devices may direct to a small building on Old S 4th Street; if directed there, proceed south on Old S 4th Street and turn right into the nearby parking lot.
Finisher medals are provided. A shirt and gear shop, best costume category, series points, and awards are listed as part of event services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
