City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
- Price
- $25–$55
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gadsden, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gadsden, AL
Population
33,617
as of 2023
City Elevation
583 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 53 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
157
Days to train
- Race
- City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k
- Date
- November 21, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Gadsden, AL
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (26)
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · From $30 · 829 Old S 4th St
1 mile away
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (32)
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · From $30 · 829 Old S 4th St,
1 mile away
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (34)
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · From $30 · 829 Old S 4th St
1 mile away
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37)
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · From $30 · 829 Old S 4th St
1 mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k?
- City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k is a running race held in Gadsden, Alabama on November 21, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Gadsden, Alabama at 200 North 6th Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k
Nov 21, 2026