Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA

Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Midlothian takes place in Midlothian, Virginia, on October 31, 2026, at Midlothian Mines Park, organized by US Road Running. The 10K of 6.2 miles and the 5K of 3.1 miles both start at 8:00 a.m. on an out-and-back trail course beside Loch Lothian, with two loops for the shorter race and four for the longer one.

A repeated loop is the easiest course type to pace, because you know exactly what is coming after the first circuit. Run lap one slightly under control, use it to note where the footing is awkward, and then hold or lift the effort on each repeat. Instead of a race-day shirt, finishers choose from a selection of themed medals from previous editions, which is a small detail but a genuine one if you would rather collect hardware than another cotton tee.