Prepare to earn your bling at the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, set to take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in scenic Biglerville, Pennsylvania. This engaging event welcomes runners of all abilities to tackle out-and-back courses designed to help you achieve your running or walking goals. With options for a 5K, a challenging 10K, or an endurance-testing Half Marathon (13.1M), there's a distance for everyone. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, offering a generous 3-hour and 30-minute time limit to complete your chosen distance. Typical race day conditions in early September for Biglerville see comfortable highs around 80°F and lows around 60°F, with a relatively low 14% chance of precipitation, making for pleasant running weather.

The Medal Madness courses wind through Oakside Community Park, starting conveniently near Pavilion 4. The routes feature well-marked out-and-back segments, with the 5K completing the course two times, the 10K four times, and the Half Marathon six times, allowing runners to experience the park's beautiful surroundings multiple times. This family-friendly event, part of the US Road Running Race Series, is known for its festive atmosphere and commitment to encouraging participants.

Every finisher will be celebrated with a well-deserved medal, a signature of the Medal Madness series. Runners are also encouraged to embrace the fun by donning their favorite costumes, with an award for the best-dressed participant adding to the vibrant race day spirit. Packet pickup begins 30 minutes before the 8:30 AM start, concluding 10 minutes prior, and all registrations must be completed online in advance, as no on-site registration is available.