In 377 days · Sat, Oct 16, 2027
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When
Saturday, October 16th, 2027
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 Details
- Date: 2027-10-16
- Location: 972 McQueen Smith Rd S, Prattville, AL
- Race URL: Nitty Gritty Costume 5K
- Registration: Sign up to participate!
Race Experience
- Fun Atmosphere: Where else can you run a race and then enjoy all the grits you can eat?
- Start/Finish: The race will begin and end on the campus of the Willis Bradford Branch of the Prattville YMCA.
- Path: The race path will take you through the Silver Hills neighborhood in east Prattville.
- Costume Contest: Not a fast runner? That's ok! Come in your most fun costume to run in the Nitty Gritty Costume 5K and you could win the BEST DRESSED AWARD!
Post-Race Enjoyment
- Cookoff Admission: You will receive FREE admission to the Great Grits Cookoff the next day where and when awards will be held!
- Contact: For more information, contact Leela Bert at 334-361-0268 or [email protected].
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