About the City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k
The course winds through Gadsden's highlights, described as moderately challenging, so expect some variety in the terrain rather than a purely flat route. Everything starts and finishes at Back Forty Beer Company, which gives the morning a natural gathering point and means post-race beer is a short walk from the finish line.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at Back Forty Beer Company, with a second window on race morning for those who cannot make the earlier session. Age group awards go out across all distances.
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Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles11/21/2026 07:30$65
6 Miles11/21/2026 07:30$35
3.1 Miles11/21/2026 07:45$30
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The half marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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