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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Columbus, GA (38)

Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Columbus, GA
1300 Victory Dr, 31901
Type
RUN
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A paved, shaded out-and-back course in Columbus, GA, featuring multiple distances, finisher medals, awards, and a fun best costume prize.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Join the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon in Columbus, GA. This event offers a straightforward out-and-back course that is paved and provides shade, creating a comfortable running experience. All finishers receive a medal to celebrate their accomplishment. With awards for top performers and the chance to earn series points, there's a competitive edge for those aiming for a personal best. A 'Best Costume' award adds a playful element, inviting participants to express their creativity while enjoying the run.

What to expect

  • Run a comfortable out-and-back course that is paved and offers shade.
  • Celebrate your finish with a well-deserved medal.
  • Compete for awards and series points, or simply enjoy the chance to win for best costume.

Standout details

  • Finisher Medals
  • Best Costume award
  • Paved, shaded course
  • Series Points available

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 19, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 6:19 AM EST · Closes Sep 18, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 6:19 AM EST · Closes Sep 18, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 8:42 AM EST · Closes Sep 18, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT

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Steady Effort

Rolling road course, long distance + warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

The course

  • Road
  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:00 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 Bathrooms are located in the parking lot. This course is paved with shade and

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5583266125 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 (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5560830352 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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