Medal Madness 5K, 10K & Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, January 16, 2027, 8:00 AM EDT, at Baseline Road Trailhead, 4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, Florida. Admission: 5K $30; 10K $45; Half $65; youth (1-15) $5. US Road Running organizes the event. It is listed as family-friendly.
Date & Time
Saturday, January 16, 2027
8:00 AM EDT
Admission
5K $30; 10K $45; Half $65; youth (1-15) $5
Organized By
US Road Running
US Road Running holds Medal Madness, a 5K, 10K and half marathon, on Saturday, January 16, 2027, at 8 AM from the Baseline Road Trailhead in southeast Ocala. Every finisher receives a medal, and the event is billed as a low-pressure race for runners and walkers. Registration is $30 for the 5K, $45 for the 10K, $65 for the half marathon and $5 for youth ages 1 to 15, and closes at 8 AM on race morning. Organizers note there are only one or two staff on site, no on-site EMS, and water only at the lap and finish areas.
All event times are in Eastern Time (EDT)
When is Medal Madness?
Saturday, January 16, 2027, at 8 AM.
Where does it start?
The Baseline Road Trailhead, 4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34472.
How much does it cost?
5K $30, 10K $45, half marathon $65, youth ages 1-15 $5.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes. Walkers are welcome and youth registration is $5.
Who organizes it?
US Road Running, with registration on RunSignup.
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