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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (38)

Date
September 19, 2026
Distance
5K · 10K · Half Marathon

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 course is paved. 
The bathrooms are located behind the tennis court. 
Parking is available in the lot by the Crossroads Tennis Courts, off Prairie View Road.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5426472721 
The course is an out-and-back (3.11M)
The 5K does the out-and-back one time.
The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5426472010 
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php 

Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php 

Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php 

Series Points
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

Half Marathon8 AMRegister →

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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.

Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.

The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.

How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (38)?
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (38) is a running event held in Temple, TX. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (38)?
Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Temple, TX at 7325 Prairie View Rd, Temple, TX. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (38)?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (38)

Sep 19, 2026

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