Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (38)
The Medal Madness series offers a half marathon, 10K, and 5K at Colonial Heights, VA.
Race Date
Sep 19, 2026
Location
Colonial Heights, VA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Location
- Colonial Heights, Virginia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series at Colonial Heights, VA, provides a scenic out-and-back course along the Appomattox River Greenway. Runners can choose from a 5K, 10K, or a half marathon, all starting at 8:00 AM.
The courses are designed for speed, with the half marathon completing the out-and-back route four times, the 10K twice, and the 5K once. A generous 3.5-hour time limit accommodates a wide range of runners.
Participants can look forward to finisher medals, shirts, and the chance to win awards. Parking is available at Roslyn Landing, though it is limited.
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. Additional Information Park at the Appomattox River Greenway Roslyn Landing. Limited Parking. 5K & 10K Course https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5964793165 This course is an out-and-back. 5K does the course one time. 10K does the course two times. 13.1M Course https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5921762272 This course is an out-and-back. Half Marathon does the course four times.
Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php Series Points 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
8:00 AM
Start Location
Greenway Roslyn Landing Access, Colonial Heights, VA, 23834
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Course Map
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
limited extras
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 81°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
63°
Afternoon (High)
81°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
78%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (38)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (38) is held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (38) take place?
It takes place in Colonial Heights, Virginia.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (38) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (38) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (38) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
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