
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (12) 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Gadsden, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Mar 27, 20278:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Mar 27, 20278:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 27, 20278:00 AM | $65 | – |
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 Mar 22.
- 5K: $30 until Mar 22.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Mar 22.
Online registration closes Mar 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Alabama ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Alabama runs 2:11:54, about 10:04 a mile, based on 21 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:22:50 and men in 2:02:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:39 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 550 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden, AL 35901
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 27 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 82°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
- 829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden, AL 35901Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 550 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 27, 2027), 2026 (Mar 28, 2026)
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Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (12)?
- Saturday, March 27, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
- At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Alabama ($65).
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden, AL 35901.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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.
Addition Information
Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.
If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.
We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.
This course is on a pea gravel trail.
5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two time.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
The 15K does the out-and-back six times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115