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Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K
Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K is a half marathon and 5K event held in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,545 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Muscle Shoals, AL
- Field size
- ~1,545 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Muscle Shoals, Alabama
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,545 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K
Join us for this year's Helping Hands Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, October 24th in a NEW LOCATION!! Beginning this year, our event will be held at Bank Independent's Team Campus located at 530 Reservation Road, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661.
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Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K: common questions
- When is the Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K held?
- In Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
- What distances does the Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K?
- About 1,545 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $80 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
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