21Nov
10k
Running
- Distance
- 9.7K
- Start time
- 07:30
- Entry fee
- $30.00
City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k
Gadsden,
Alabama,
United States
13 days left
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Date
21 Nov, 2026
Races
3 distances
Entry fee
$25.00 – $55.00
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City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k
About the event
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.
Races offered
21Nov
Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 21.1K
- Start time
- 07:30
- Entry fee
- $55.00
21Nov
5k
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 07:45
- Entry fee
- $25.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for November in Gadsden.
Temperature8.0° / 18.8°
Feels like5.6° / 16.9°
Sunshine hours8h 2m
Rainfall2.8 mm
Snowfall—
Wind9.2 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity72.8%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:16
Sunset17:40
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Gadsden is a city in the Appalachian foothills of Alabama.
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