In 120 days · Sat, Jan 9, 2027
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When
Saturday, January 9th, 2027
Where
829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden AL
Distances
5K · 10K · Half
Typical weather
36–53°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
62–65°F
rain
2025
22–41°F
dry
2024
39–53°F
rain
2023
37–53°F
dry
2022
40–62°F
rain
2021
33–42°F
dry
2020
33–59°F
dry
2019
39–50°F
dry
2018
38–57°F
dry
2017
22–45°F
dry
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About this race
Race Information
- Start Time: The race starts at 8:00 AM.
- Packet Pickup: Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
- Registration: All runners must register on RunSignup.
- On-Site Registration: No on-site registration.
Additional Information
- GPS Directions: Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4th Street.
- Parking: If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.
- Location: We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.
- Trail: This course is on a pea gravel trail.
5K & 10K Course
- Course Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404
- Course Type: The course is an out-and-back (1.56M).
- 5K Distance: The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
- 10K Distance: The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
Half Marathon Course
- Course Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115
- Course Type: The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).
- Distance: The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
- Time Limit: 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Race Information Link
- More Details: View Race Information on US Road Running
Course map
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