Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36)
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 1100 Cedar Ln, Bel Air, MD
- 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.
5K & 15K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2853327571
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/5792803567
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six 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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
62°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aberdeen Phillips Fld, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bel Air, MD
Population
10,616
as of 2023
Elevation
323 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36)
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 1100 Cedar Ln, Bel Air, MD
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 Bel Air, MD (36)?
- Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36) is a running race held in Bel Air, Maryland on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36)?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Bel Air, Maryland at 1100 Cedar Ln, Bel Air, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36)
Sep 5, 2026