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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) race photo

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44)

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) race photoBettendorf
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Race date in 24 days
Oct 31, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Bettendorf · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$95Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, October 31, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) race photo
Farragutful · CC BY-SA 3.0
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) race photo
Chanilim714 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Organized by US Road Running.

Welcomes a no-pressure atmosphere for running and walking.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

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See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $95

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $65

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $45

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $30

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:30
Time limit3 hours 30 minutes
EventStart
Marathon42.195km08:30
Half21.0975km08:30
10K10km08:30
5K5km08:30
START

Middle Park, 2098 Parkway Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Start · Google Maps

The 5K, 10K, 13.1M and 26.2M events are held together.

Start line is located at 2098 Parkway Dr, Bettendorf, IA, and the start time is 8:30 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 11°C (52°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

A finisher medal Madness recurring-series event.
Following the usual series practice, the bib is distributed on site from 30 minutes to 10 minutes before the start, with no on-site registration.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No confirmed direct transit — car recommended

Start/finish is Middle Park, 1645 23rd St, Bettendorf, IA 52722 (parking at 2016 Parkway Dr).

Bettendorf Transit operates only 3 fixed routes (Red Bridge, Blue, Purple lines) serving Moline/Burlington Coat Factory,

Devils Glen Rd, and Northridge Shopping Center —

none confirmed to stop at Middle Park/Duck Creek Parkway.

Date 2026-10-31 matches source.

Getting to the finish

No confirmed direct transit — car recommended

Same venue as start.

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system for this small-town Iowa/Illinois Quad Cities venue;

Bettendorf is served only by the local MetroLINK bus system (cash or day-pass fare, no rechargeable smart card).

Car access or rideshare is the practical option for race day.

Any parking or toll fees can be paid by cash or card.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Registration is only available through RunSignup, and on-site registration is not supported.

The race starts at 8:30 AM on race day, and bib (packet) pickup runs from 30 minutes to 10 minutes before the start.

Parking is available near Bettendorf Parkway Drive.

Course involves repeating an out-and-back section multiple times depending on the event, and the finish time limit is 3 hours 30 minutes.

Times are local to Bettendorf. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Davenport Quad Cities

Hotel · 3.2km

9.4/10(171)
View on Booking.com

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Bettendorf with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Bettendorf.

Total cost and budget for Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44)

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44)

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Bettendorf runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44)

FAQ
When does Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 31, 2026 in Bettendorf, IA, United States.

How much is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $95.

What is the time limit for Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) 2026?

3 hours 30 minutes.

What distances does Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:30.

Where does Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44) 2026 start?

Middle Park, 2098 Parkway Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722.

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