Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (10) 2027

Date: Saturday, March 6, 2027
Start time: 8:30 AM start (New York)
Location: Grand Ledge, Michigan
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 6, 20278:30 AM	$45	–
5K	5K	Mar 6, 20278:30 AM	$30	–
Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Mar 6, 20278:30 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 6.
5K: $30 until Mar 6.
Half Marathon: $65 until Mar 6.

Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Michigan ($67.50).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in Michigan runs 2:07:11, about 9:42 a mile, based on 72 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:14:18 and men in 1:58:17.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:30 AM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

7419 E Mt Hope Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

2026 results

All results

finishers

49:00

median (15:46 /mi)

34:20

winning time

67% / 33%

women / men

Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (10). Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (10)?

In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 35:11 or better, the top quarter in 39:12, and half the field in 49:00; the last tenth came in after 55:19.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finish timeGenderAge group

Typical race-day weather

Around March 6 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 18°F and hot years reach 62°F.

Based on 76 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: 7419 E Mt Hope Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI 48837Map
Course: Road
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Editions: 2027 (Mar 6, 2027), 2026 (Mar 7, 2026), 2025 (Mar 1, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (10)?: Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Michigan?: At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Michigan ($67.50).
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.
How big is it, and how fast?: In 2026, 6 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 49:00 and the winner ran 34:20.
Where does it start?: 7419 E Mt Hope Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI 48837.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.