US Road Running - Madison Park
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Event Overview
The Medal Madness running event takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The event offers three race distances: a 5K, a 10K, and a Half Marathon. All races start at the same location.
Location and Logistics
The event is held at Marion Diehl Park, located at 2229 Tyvola Rd. The start is next to the Marion Diehl Adaptive Field. All runners must register online via RunSignup; there is no on-site registration.
Course Details
The courses are out-and-back loops on paved paths. The 5K and 10K share the same 1.56-mile out-and-back segment (3.11 miles total). The 5K completes this loop once, while the 10K completes it twice. The Half Marathon course is a 1.64-mile out-and-back segment (3.28 miles total). Half Marathon participants complete this loop four times. The overall event time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Additional Features
The event is part of the US Road Running series, which includes a finisher medal for all participants. Other event components include a gear shop, a best costume competition, an awards ceremony, and series points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
