Nitty Gritty Costume 5K
Nitty Gritty Costume 5K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Prattville, AL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 5K and you could win the BEST DRESSED AWARD! Following the race you are encouraged to visit the Great Grits Cookoff! You will receive free admission with your race bib. For more information, contact Leela Bert @ 334-361-0268 or lbert@prattvilleymca.org
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
80°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Montgomery Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Prattville, AL
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
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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50
Days to train
- Race
- Nitty Gritty Costume 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Nitty Gritty Costume 5K
Oct 17, 2026