Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC

Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC takes place in Concord, North Carolina, on October 31, 2026. The half marathon (13.1 miles), the 10K and the 5K start together at 9:30 a.m. on a scenic route that mixes paved path with gravel sections, and the time limit is generous. Every finisher gets a medal.

Gravel underfoot is worth thinking about before you enter. Trail shoes are not required, but a road shoe with a little grip and a little cushioning will feel better than a bare racing flat, and one or two runs on mixed surfaces in the final month will keep the change of footing from surprising your ankles. The half suits a first attempt at the distance: build toward a long run of ten to twelve miles, keep the rest easy, and use a 10K three weeks out to practice pacing and fueling.