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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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.