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When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Where
972 McQueen Smith Rd S, Prattville AL
Distance
5K
Typical weather
57–77°F · low rain risk
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2025
62–87°F
dry
2024
45–66°F
dry
2023
48–66°F
dry
2022
57–77°F
dry
2021
52–69°F
dry
2020
48–69°F
dry
2019
51–69°F
dry
2018
65–79°F
dry
2017
55–70°F
dry
2016
65–86°F
dry
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About this race
Nitty Gritty Costume 5K
Date: 2026-10-17
Location: 972 McQueen Smith Rd S, Prattville, AL
Race Overview
- Unique Experience: Where else can you run a race and then enjoy all the grits you can eat? Only at the Nitty Gritty 5K.
- Start and Finish: The race will begin and end on the campus of the Willis Bradford Branch of the Prattville YMCA.
- Race Path: The race path will take you through the Silver Hills neighborhood in east Prattville.
- Costume Fun: Not a fast runner? That’s ok! Come in your most fun costume to run in the Nitty Gritty 5K and you could win the BEST DRESSED AWARD!
Post-Race Activities
- Hospitality Area: Following the race you are encouraged to visit the hospitality area.
- Contact Information: For more information, contact Leela Bert at 334-361-0268 or lbert@prattvilleymca.org.
- Register Here: For race registration and additional details, visit Nitty Gritty Costume 5K.
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