10K races near Boaz

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a local multi-distance race in Gadsden, Alabama, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. All races begin at 8:00 AM. Registration must be completed in advance via RunSignup, as there is no race-day registration. Packet pickup is available for a limited time just before the start. The course is situated behind the Gadsden Mall, utilizing a pea gravel trail. Each distance follows a repeated out-and-back format: the 5K is completed twice, the 10K four times, and the half marathon six times. The race has a 3 hour 30 minute time limit, making the half marathon suitable for participants who prefer a consistent, looped trail effort.

The Thankful 4... 5K and Fun Run is a Thanksgiving morning race series. Its original four-mile run is based at NorthWood High School in Nappanee, Indiana, starting at 8:00 AM. This flagship event has drawn crowds of nearly 1,000 runners. A Colorado edition also runs at 8:00 AM from Golden High School in Golden, Colorado, attracting local friends and families annually. The series originated as I’m Thankful Four and evolved into a Thanksgiving gathering honoring Kelsey Mikel after her passing in a car accident. All event proceeds support the Kelsey Mikel Memorial Foundation, which grants scholarships to high school students. The foundation has awarded 39 scholarships totaling over $111,000, making the race a holiday run and a fundraiser with a distinct local mission.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a small race series in Gadsden, Alabama. All three distances start at 8:00 AM behind the Gadsden Mall. Runners select from a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Registration must be completed in advance on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. The course utilizes a pea gravel trail with a straightforward layout. Each race consists of repeated out-and-back segments. The 5K covers its segment twice, the 10K covers its segment four times, and the half marathon repeats its longer out-and-back six times. The time limit for the course is 3 hours and 30 minutes.