Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Akron, PA (25)
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K
From the Organizer
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
This is a paved course.
Bathrooms are located at the pavilion by the starting line.
5K and 10K Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4851148639
This is an out-and-back course.
5K does the course twice.
10K does the course four times.
The 5K and 10K are limited to 2:00 hours.
Finisher Medals
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
Best Costume
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.
Series Points
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
https://usroadrunning.com
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Akron, PA (25)?
- Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Akron, PA (25) is a running event held in Akron, PA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Akron, PA (25)?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Akron, PA at Loyd H Roland Memorial Park, Akron, PA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Akron, PA (25)?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Akron, PA (25)
Jun 20, 2026