

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35)
Medal Madness offers a fast, flat out-and-back course in Madisonville, KY, with multiple distances.
Race Date
Aug 29, 2026
Location
Madisonville, KY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Location
- Madisonville, Kentucky
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 3
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series in Madisonville, Kentucky, provides a straightforward racing experience across 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. The courses are designed as out-and-back routes, primarily on paved roads, offering a flat profile conducive to achieving personal bests.
Runners will pass by the Mahr Park Arboretum, with the half marathon course consisting of six repetitions of the out-and-back segment. The race has a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, accommodating a wide range of participants. The event is organized by US Road Running, known for its series points and finisher medals.
While specific details on field size and geographic draw are not provided, the series aims to offer a competitive yet accessible event for local and visiting runners. The focus is on a no-frills race day with an emphasis on the running itself and the satisfaction of earning a finisher medal.
Race-provided description
US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people. Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line. A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help. View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
465 Mahr Park Rd, Madisonville, KY, 42431
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
2 years running
~1.5 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 2 states
winner 1:54:53
typical high 86°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
68°
Afternoon (High)
86°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
7 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 3 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
3
Median time
1:54:53
Latest turnout
2
States
2
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35) is held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35) take place?
It takes place in Madisonville, Kentucky.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 3 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35).
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