Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (09) 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (North Dakota)
- Location
- Longview, Texas
- 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, 20278:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 6, 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 Feb 25.
- 5K: $30 until Feb 25.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Feb 25.
Online registration closes Feb 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Texas ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Texas runs 2:19:27, about 10:38 a mile, based on 119 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:06 and men in 2:09:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:42 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1505 Princeton Ave, Longview, TX 75604
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (09). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (09)?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:11 or better, the top quarter in 29:15, and half the field in 34:57; the last tenth came in after 38:16.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 73 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (09) 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 19 to 8 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:17 to 34:57.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 (-58%) | 34:57 | under 26:11 | 26:00 |
| 2024 | 19 | 35:17 | under 26:24 | 20:10 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 6 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 81°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
- 1505 Princeton Ave, Longview, TX 75604Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 370 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 6, 2027), 2026 (Mar 7, 2026), 2025 (Jan 4, 2025), 2024 (Jan 6, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (09)?
- Saturday, March 6, 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 Feb 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Texas ($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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 8 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 34:57 and the winner ran 26:00.
- Where does it start?
- 1505 Princeton Ave, Longview, TX 75604.
- 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.
Additional Information
The park is on the corner of E. Fairmont St and Princeton Ave.
Parking is limited.
5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6634247610
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6634247777
The course is an out-and-back (2.16M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
View Race Information on US Road Running