Half Naked Half Marathon - Presented by Anniston Runners Club
- Date
- January 9, 2027
- Distance
- Half Naked Half Marathon · Half Naked Quarter Marathon
From the Organizer
Can you run half-naked in the cold January air? While we certainly don't expect this of everyone, this "stripped down" format for the race was tied to its humble beginnings, and it has evolved and grown since then. All half marathon finishers will receive a finisher medal. All quarter and half marathon runners will receive a long-sleeve t-shirt! It is quite the accomplishment to complete a HALF MARATHON! This year, both the half and quarter marathons WILL BE CHIP TIMED! The half marathon course is certified and will count as an official time. AGE GROUP awards will be given for BOTH races (distributed by 10-year age group).
13.1 mile out and back course
Course closes at 11 a.m. Anyone on the course after this time is "on their own".
**A $3.00 discount for Anniston Runners Club and Gadsden Runners Club members. Discount does not apply towards Fab Four Series Bundle price.
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
54°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Anniston Metro Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Anniston, AL
Population
21,377
as of 2023
Elevation
838 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 55 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 Half Naked Half Marathon - Presented by Anniston Runners Club, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
215
Days to train
- Race
- Half Naked Half Marathon - Presented by Anniston Runners Club
- Date
- January 9, 2027
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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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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 Half Naked Half Marathon - Presented by Anniston Runners Club?
- Half Naked Half Marathon - Presented by Anniston Runners Club is a running race held in Anniston, Alabama on January 9, 2027. 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 Half Naked Half Marathon - Presented by Anniston Runners Club?
- Saturday, January 9, 2027 in Anniston, Alabama at McClellan Park Medical Mall, Anniston, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Half Naked Half Marathon - Presented by Anniston Runners Club?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Half Naked Half Marathon - Presented by Anniston Runners Club
Jan 9, 2027