Alabama · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k
City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k is a half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Gadsden, Alabama. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Race day
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- Gadsden, AL
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location
- Gadsden, Alabama
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Course
- Rolling road course through downtown Gadsden with real hills (not flat); no official elevation figures published
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM CST
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface
About the City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k
Enjoy a moderately challenging run through some of the highlights of Gadsden. The run starts and ends at Back Forty Beer Company. The half marathon and 10k will begin at 7:30am, the 5k begin at 8:00am. All information and updates will be emailed to participants, please provide a valid email address during registration. T-shirt deadline is October 27th. This event benefits The United Way of Etowah County and other local charities. PACKET PICKUP will be Friday, November 21st from 5pm-7pm at Back …
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City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k: common questions
- When is the City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Where is the City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k held?
- In Gadsden, Alabama.
- What distances does the City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How do I register for the City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $65 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k start?
- 7:30 AM CST.
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