Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)
Medal Madness offers a fast, flat half marathon with multiple distances in Winston-Salem.
Race Date
Sep 19, 2026
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 23
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
This Medal Madness event in Winston-Salem provides a straightforward half marathon experience, alongside 5K and 10K options. The course is designed as a series of out-and-back loops, emphasizing a flat profile conducive to fast times.
Runners can expect a certified, fast course, with a generous 3-hour and 30-minute time limit. The event is part of a larger series, with details on finisher medals, shirts, and awards available through the organizer's website.
While the provided data indicates a shrinking field trend and limited historical editions, the focus remains on delivering a well-organized road race experience for participants aiming for personal bests.
Race-provided description
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. 5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6687101419/ 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/5984122486/ 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. View Race Information on US Road Running
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
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
~19.5 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
5 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:37:12
typical high 80°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
62°
Afternoon (High)
80°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 23 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
23
Median time
1:52:44
Latest turnout
7
States
6
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 Winston-Salem, NC (38)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38) is held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38) take place?
It takes place in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 23 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38).
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