

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Olympia, WA (37)
Medal Madness offers a fast, flat course with a focus on finisher medals and costumes.
Race Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Olympia, WA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Location
- Olympia, Washington
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 3
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series at Olympia, WA, provides a straightforward racing experience focused on achieving personal bests and celebrating every finisher. The course is designed for speed, featuring a flat, out-and-back layout that allows runners to focus on their pace. With multiple distances including a 5K, 10K, and a half marathon, it caters to a range of abilities.
The event emphasizes participation and achievement, highlighted by its notable finisher medals and a fun costume contest. Runners can expect a well-organized race with a clear focus on logistics, ensuring a smooth experience from packet pickup to the finish line.
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 12, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Start Location
5th Ave SW &, Water St SW, Olympia, WA, 98501
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
1 year running
~3 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:55:23
typical high 73°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
76%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 3 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
3
Median time
2:19:38
Latest turnout
3
States
1
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Olympia, WA (37)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Olympia, WA (37) is held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Olympia, WA (37) take place?
It takes place in Olympia, Washington.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Olympia, WA (37) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Olympia, WA (37) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Olympia, WA (37) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Olympia, WA (37)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 3 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Olympia, WA (37).
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