Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Washington, MD (44) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Fort Washington, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $30
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 31, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 13.1M | Half Marathon | Oct 31, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $45 until Oct 31.
- 13.1M: $65 until Oct 31.
- 5K: $30 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about 13 percent below a typical half marathon in Maryland, which costs $75 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Maryland runs 2:09:10, about 9:51 a mile, based on 22 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:15 and men in 2:00:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 230 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1771 Tucker Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1771 Tucker Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 230 feet
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Washington, MD (44)?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $65, entry is about 13 percent below a typical half marathon in Maryland, which costs $75 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 1771 Tucker Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744.
From the organizers
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