Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K
From the Organizer
Join us for this year's Helping Hands Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, October 24th in a NEW LOCATION!!
Beginning this year, our event will be held at Bank Independent's Team Campus located at 530 Reservation Road, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661.
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
71°
Typical Low
46°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Muscle Shoals Wtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Muscle Shoals, AL
Population
16,670
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
MSL
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 97 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 Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
138
Days to train
- Race
- Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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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 Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K?
- Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K is a running race held in Muscle Shoals, Alabama on October 24, 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 Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama at 530 Reservation Road, Muscle Shoals, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K
Oct 24, 2026