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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36)

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36)

Medal Madness offers a fast, flat loop course in Longview, Texas, with multiple distances.

Race Date

Sep 5, 2026

Location

Longview, TX

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Location
Longview, Texas
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
Course
Out & Back
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
7

Highlights

Good For

PR Friendly

Atmosphere

Party FinishGreat MedalGreat Swag

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Medal Madness series at Longview, Texas, provides a straightforward racing experience across 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. The courses are designed as out-and-back loops, offering a fast and flat profile conducive to achieving personal bests. Runners can expect a no-frills event focused on the core elements of race day.

With a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the half marathon, the event is accessible to a range of abilities. The focus is on the race itself, with awards and finisher medals as key motivators. The series is part of a larger US Road Running circuit, aiming to provide consistent race opportunities.

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, September 5, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Start Location

Paul Boorman Trail Park, Longview, TX, 75604

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Out & Back

Terrain

road

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K10K

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size3/15

~3.5 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details5/15

3 timing sources

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 2:11:36

Weather0/10

typical high 92°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

73°

Afternoon (High)

92°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

65%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 7 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

7

Median time

2:24:53

Latest turnout

4

States

2

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:30p50 median ≈ 2:252:45

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36)?

The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36) is held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.

Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36) take place?

It takes place in Longview, Texas.

What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36) offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.

Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36) course flat and good for a PR?

The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.

How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36)?

HalfRuns has finish records for 7 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (36).

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