Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (38)
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
Race Information
The race starts at 8:30 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.
Parking & Start Location Update
Please park in the Lois Hornsby Middle School parking lot and follow the sidewalk to the middle school bus loop, where the race will begin.
- New start location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cv89KFgQFfA1YCP48
- All participants must park at Lois Hornsby Middle School:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MyLJQnNEWbW3inM1A
5K & 10K (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6645699747
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/6645699496
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
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Shirt and Gear Shop
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Best Costume
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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
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
80°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Williamsburg 2 N, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Williamsburg, VA
Elevation
70 ft
Nearest Airport
PHF
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
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 Williamsburg, VA (38), 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 Williamsburg, VA (38)
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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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 Williamsburg, VA (38)?
- Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (38) is a running race held in Williamsburg, Virginia on September 19, 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 Williamsburg, VA (38)?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia at 850 Jolly Pond Rd, Williamsburg, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (38)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (38)
Sep 19, 2026