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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at  Colonial Heights, VA (39)

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39)

Medal Madness offers a flat, fast out-and-back course with a focus on finisher medals.

Race Date

Sep 26, 2026

Location

Colonial Heights, VA

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K, 26.2 Miles
Course
Out & Back
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
9

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyBeginner Friendly

Atmosphere

Party FinishGreat MedalWell Supported

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Medal Madness series at Colonial Heights, VA, presents a straightforward racing experience centered around earning finisher medals. The course is a flat, out-and-back design along the Appomattox River Greenway, making it a potentially fast route for participants aiming for personal bests.

With distances ranging from 5K to a full marathon, runners can choose their challenge. The half marathon and marathon courses utilize the same out-and-back path, repeated multiple times to achieve the full distance. A generous 6-hour time limit accommodates a wide range of paces.

While specific details on field size and geographic draw are limited, the series emphasizes its finisher medals and offers awards for best costumes, adding a touch of fun to the event. Parking is available at Roslyn Landing, though it is noted as limited.

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.

Course Info

Course Type

Out & Back

Terrain

road

Scenery

Lake River

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K10K26.2 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size3/15

~4.5 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details8/15

3 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw2/10

runners from 2 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:42:56

Weather0/10

typical high 77°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

61°

Afternoon (High)

77°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

75%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 9 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

9

Median time

1:58:33

Latest turnout

6

States

2

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:30p50 median ≈ 1:503:00

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39)?

The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39) is held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.

Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39) take place?

It takes place in Colonial Heights, Virginia.

What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39) offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K, 26.2 Miles.

Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39) course flat and good for a PR?

The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.

How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39)?

HalfRuns has finish records for 9 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39).

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