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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (52)

Sat, Dec 26, 2026, 8:00 AM CST

Location
Gadsden, AL
James Martin Trail Park, 829 Old S 4th St, 35901
Type
RUN
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Celebrate the season on a pea gravel trail in Gadsden, featuring 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances and a best costume award.

  • Competitive
  • Festive

Embrace the holiday spirit with a festive run in Gadsden, AL, offering 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances. This event takes place on a unique pea gravel trail, featuring an out-and-back course design. Runners can look forward to finisher medals and awards, with a special recognition for the best costume. It's a grounded way to celebrate the season while enjoying a structured running experience.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course on a pea gravel trail.
  • Earn a finisher medal for completing your chosen distance.
  • Compete for awards and show off your best holiday costume.

Standout details

  • Holiday-themed event
  • Run on a pea gravel trail
  • Finisher medals for all
  • Best costume award

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Dec 26, 8:00 AM CST · From $33.80

    Opens Jan 13, 2021, 5:46 PM CST · Closes Dec 26, 2026, 3:00 AM CST

  • 10K

    Sat, Dec 26, 8:00 AM CST · From $49.70

    Opens Jan 13, 2021, 5:24 AM CST · Closes Dec 26, 2026, 3:00 AM CST

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Dec 26, 8:00 AM CST · From $70.90

    Opens Jan 13, 2021, 2:10 PM CST · Closes Dec 26, 2026, 3:00 AM CST

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Mixed surface + rolling terrain, longer distance

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Mixed
  • Rolling
  • Timed race
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.

Addition Information Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street. If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot. We are just behind the Gadsden Mall. This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404 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/6604678115 The course is an out-and-back (3.18M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

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