
Nitty Gritty Costume 5K is a running race on October 16, 2027 in Prattville, AL, with an entry fee of $30.
Where else can you run a race and then enjoy all the grits you can eat? Only at the Nitty Gritty 5K. The race will begin and end on the campus of the Willis Bradford Branch of the Prattville YMCA . The race path will take you through the Silver Hills neighborhood in east Prattville. Not a fast runner? That's ok! Come in your most fun costume to run in the Nitty Gritty Costume5K and you could win the BEST DRESSED AWARD! You will receive FREE admission to the Great Grits Cookoff the next day where and when awards will be held! For more information, contact Leela Bert @ 334-361-0268 or lbert@prattvilleymca.org
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
80°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Montgomery Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
400 ft
Nearest Airport
MGM
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Nitty Gritty Costume 5K
Oct 16, 2027