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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (38)

Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (38)

Race Date

Sep 19, 2026

Location

Charlotte, NC

The Experience

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 (1.56M) 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 (1.64M) 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 All finishers will receive a themed medal. Best Costume Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it. Series Points This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series. For more information, go to 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

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Start Time

8:30 AM

Start Location

9729 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28267

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K10K

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage2/20

1 year running

Size5/15

~11 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details8/15

3 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw3/10

runners from 3 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:55:17

Weather0/10

typical high 82°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

63°

Afternoon (High)

82°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.2"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

73%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 11 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

11

Median time

2:37:38

Latest turnout

11

States

3

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:55p50 median ≈ 2:353:25
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Race Photos

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