US Road Running - Madison Park

DEC
5
2026
This running event in Charlotte's Marion Diehl Park features three distances on out-and-back courses: a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. All races start together and share a time limit of 3.5 hours. Finisher medals are awarded to all participants.
Sat 5 Dec 2026
Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Medal Madness event takes place at Marion Diehl Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event offers three race distances: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. All races share the same start date and location.

Location and Registration

The start area is next to Marion Diehl Adaptive Field at 2229 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC. All participants must register online via RunSignup. There is no on-site registration on the day of the event. Packet pickup begins 30 minutes before the race start and ends 10 minutes before it begins.

Course Details

All courses are out-and-back loops on paved paths.

  • 5K: A single 3.11-mile out-and-back loop on a 1.56-mile course segment.
  • 10K: Two laps of the same 3.11-mile out-and-back loop.
  • Half Marathon: Four laps of a 3.28-mile out-and-back loop on a 1.64-mile course segment.

Additional Information

The event has a total course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes. Organizers provide finisher medals and have separate pages for awards, a gear shop, a best costume contest, and series points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km