Race Description
The Medal Madness event, featuring a variety of distances including 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and a Half Marathon, is set to take place on January 25, 2025, at Clawson-Burnley Park in Boone, North Carolina. This family-friendly race is organized by the US Road Running Club and is open to all participants, regardless of club membership. It offers an opportunity for runners to earn points towards the US Road Running Race Series, and club members enjoy a 50% discount on registration fees.
Runners can expect a well-organized event with packet pickup starting 30 minutes before the races, and the main event kicks off at 8:30 AM. The courses, which include out-and-back designs, have specific lap requirements based on the distance: the Half Marathon requires four laps, while the 5K, 10K, and 15K vary from one to three laps each. Participants will also have the chance to win themed finisher medals and a best costume award, adding a festive spirit to the race.
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