Enjoy a moderately challenging run through some of the highlights of Gadsden. The run starts and ends at Back Forty Beer Company. The half marathon and 10k will begin at 7:30am, the 5k begin at 8:00am. All information and updates will be emailed to participants, please provide a valid email address during registration. T-shirt deadline is October 27th. This event benefits The United Way of Etowah County and other local charities.
PACKET PICKUP will be Friday, November 21st from 5pm-7pm at Back Forty Beer Company - Gadsden. Packet pickup is offered the morning of the race from 6:30am-7:00am.
Half Marathon participants will receive a custom medal when they cross the finish line. Age group awards will be given.
10k & 5k age group winners will receive custom medals.
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 9.7K
Type — Running
07:30
$30.00
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
07:30
$55.00
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:45
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Gadsden.
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Gadsden is a city in the Appalachian foothills of Alabama.
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