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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (39)

Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Charlotte, NC
9729 Mallard Creek Rd, 28267
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Chase a finisher medal and show off your best costume on this out-and-back course in Charlotte, offering distances from 5K to half marathon.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

The Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M in Charlotte, NC, invites runners to enjoy a straightforward out-and-back course at Mallard Creek Playground. This event offers a chance to earn a finisher medal and compete for awards and series points. Embrace the spirit of fun by participating in the best costume contest. With distances for various fitness levels, it's an accessible race experience focused on personal achievement and a touch of playful competition.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course for your chosen 5K, 10K, or half marathon distance.
  • Earn a finisher medal to celebrate your accomplishment.
  • Show your creative side in the best costume contest.

Standout details

  • Finisher Medals
  • Best Costume contest
  • Awards for top finishers
  • Series Points eligibility

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Sep 26, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 6:46 PM EST · Closes Sep 26, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Sep 26, 8:30 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 6:24 AM EST · Closes Sep 26, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Sep 26, 8:30 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 2:52 PM EST · Closes Sep 26, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

long distance + warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.

Additional Information The race starts at Mallard Creek Playground just across from Mallard Creek Elementary School.

5K & 10K Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6005460289 The course is an out-and-back (3.11M) The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6002629408 The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

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