US Road Running - East Knoxville

JAN
17
2026
Join Medal Madness at Holston River Park in Knoxville on January 17, 2026 for 5K, 10K and half marathon distances, finisher medals and a best costume contest. Register online only and enjoy scenic riverside courses and race day energy.
Sat 17 Jan 2026
Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Medal Madness race takes place on January 17, 2026, at Holston River Park in Knoxville, TN (3300 Holston Hills Road, 37914). The event is managed by US Road Running. Runners must register online; there is no on-site registration. The starting line is located near Shelter #1. A course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes applies.

Courses and race features

The event offers these distances:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon

Course layouts:

  • The 5K and 10K use a 0.78M one-way segment that makes a 1.56M out-and-back. The 5K completes that out-and-back twice; the 10K completes it four times.
  • The Half Marathon uses a 1.09M one-way segment that makes a 2.18M out-and-back. The half marathon completes that out-and-back six times.

Additional race features include finisher medals, a shirt and gear shop, a best costume recognition, series points, and awards. A frequently asked questions page and contact form are provided for further race information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km