
Dasche for the Stache 5K is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Gadsden, AL.
From the Organizer
The month of November is a time to bring awareness to men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, low testosterone, benign prostate hypertrophy, and ED. We invite all participants to grow mustaches or draw or paste them on for this race. Proceeds for this race will benefit The Man Up Gadsden Foundation!
When: Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 9:00 AM.
Where: Downtown Gadsden. Race begins and ends at Blackstone Pub & Eatery
Price: 5K is $25. Gadsden Runners Club, Anniston Runners Club get a $2 discount. Those registered by October 15th will be guaranteed a tee shirt.
Race Day Registration will be $30.
Awards: Overall awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female 5K participants. Age group awards will be given to top 3 in age group (excluding the overall winners). Age groupings are in 5-year increments.
Post-Race: Post race party hosted by Blackstone Pub & Eatery. Alcohol will be served.
Other info: Walkers and strollers are welcome.
Event details and schedule:
Packet Pick-up: Friday, November 4, 2023 at Blackstone Pub & Eatery. Time and location on property to be announced. We normally try to setup in Blackstone's courtyard, weather permitting.
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up: 8:00-8:45am (Blackstone Pub & Eatery)
Race Starts: 9:00am
After-Party: approximately 9:30am
Award Ceremony: approximately 10:00am
Host City
Population
33,617
as of 2023
City Elevation
583 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 53 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Dasche for the Stache 5K
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