US Road Running - Gadsden

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2026
The Medal Madness event in Gadsden, Alabama, features 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon races on a pea gravel trail. Runners complete out and back loops with a 3.5 hour time limit. Online registration is required, and finisher medals are provided.
Sat 26 Sep 2026
13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Medal Madness event is scheduled for September 26, 2026, at James Martin Trail Park in Gadsden, Alabama. It includes three race distances: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. Registration must be completed online via RunSignup, with no on-site registration permitted. Packet pickup begins 30 minutes before the race.

Course Details

All courses are on a pea gravel trail. The 5K and 10K share an out-and-back segment measuring 1.56 miles. The 5K involves completing this segment twice, while the 10K requires four repetitions. The Half Marathon uses a 3.18-mile out-and-back segment, which is run six times. A time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes is enforced for all distances.

Location and Additional Information

The start area is situated behind the Gadsden Mall; GPS directions may lead to a building on Old S 4th Street. The event offers finisher medals, a gear shop, a best costume contest, series points, and awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km