What race distances can I run in Gadsden?
Gadsden has 5K (23), 10K (20), Half Marathon (21). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
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Running Races in Gadsden, Alabama
Upcoming running races in and near Gadsden, Alabama - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
23 upcoming races · 17 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Gadsden races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Footprint Sprint Color Run 5k Gadsden, ALFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (39) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (41) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (43) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Dasche for the Stache 5K Gadsden, ALFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (45) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, &13.1M at Gadsden, AL (47) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (50) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 26, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (52) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (01) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 23, 2027Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (03) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (06) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (08) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL, (10) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (12) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (14) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (16) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, May 8, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (18) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, May 22, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (20) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 12, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (23) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 26, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (25) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Gadsden
When is race season in Gadsden?
November is the busiest month for races in Gadsden, with 4 of the 23, followed by September with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Gadsden races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 17 races in Gadsden with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:52, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in Gadsden?
Browse Gadsden run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.