Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (31)
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6614057078
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two time.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6575892966
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
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Shirt and Gear Shop
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Best Costume
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Series Points
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Awards
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Frequently Asked Questions and Information
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US Road Running
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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
89°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Heflin, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Piedmont, AL
Elevation
1,139 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (31), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (31)
- Date
- August 1, 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 Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (31)?
- Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (31) is a running race held in Piedmont, Alabama on August 1, 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 Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (31)?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Piedmont, Alabama at 5960 Old Piedmont Gadsden Hwy, Piedmont, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (31)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (31)
Aug 1, 2026