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Upcoming 5K races near Gadsden
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2JUL
Run · road · 5K
Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp & Wheelchair 5K
Cedartown · 69 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (27)
Piedmont · 32 km away
JUL 2
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
13th Annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
Cullman · 77 km away
24JUL
Run · road · 5K
Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
Snead · 39 km away
AUG 3
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (31)
Piedmont · 32 km away
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The Donut Dash 5K
Buchanan · 79 km away
1AUG
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Publix Woodstock 5K
Anniston · 43 km away
SEP 4
12SEP
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Taco Trot 5k
Guntersville · 48 km away
20SEP
Run · road · 5K
Conquer the Cave 5K
Woodville · 66 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Darter Dash
Pinson · 72 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
CMP 5K Range Run
Talladega · 55 km away
Gadsden · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Gadsden
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Bookin' It 5K
The BOOKIN' IT 5K is an October 5K held at the Trussville Public Library in Trussville, Alabama. It is a chip-timed road race featuring a standard 5K, a Stroller Push division, and a Sleep-in/Virtual option for those wishing to support the event without participating on the course.
The route begins and ends at the library, connecting the race directly to the institution it benefits. Registration includes a race shirt, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Trussville Public Library. This volunteer group assists the library with community programs, advocacy, fundraising, book sales, and continuous support.
Fort McClellan Credit Union Janney Furnace 5K 2026
The Fort McClellan Credit Union Janney Furnace 5K begins at 8:00 AM in front of Historic Janney Furnace, located at 145 Janney Road in Ohatchee, Alabama. This USATF-certified 5K features a rolling course. Registration on race day opens at 6:30 AM. The entry fee is modest, with a reduced rate for advance registration and a higher fee on race day.
The course passes Janney Furnace and goes through downtown Ohatchee, closely connecting the race to the town and the historic ironworks. Alfred A. Janney constructed Janney Furnace during the Civil War to produce pig iron. The park is now managed by the Calhoun County Park System. Proceeds benefit Friends of Janney Furnace and the Anniston Lions Local Sight Program. Following the run, participants can enjoy awards, food, door prizes, and family activities.
Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Trussville
The Foundations 4 Hope 5K in Trussville begins and ends at the Trussville Entertainment District on Beech Street in Trussville, Alabama. This event features a chipped-time 5K run or walk, a Kids Fun Run, and a three-person Jerry Can 5K Relay, in addition to the standard 3.1-mile race.
The relay is the unique element: each team must carry a water-filled Jerry can for the entire 5K. Men's teams carry a 5-gallon can, weighing 42 pounds, while women's teams carry a 3-gallon can, weighing 25 pounds. Runners may hold the can in any manner they prefer, but straps and additional attachments are prohibited. A team's official time is recorded only when its final member crosses the finish line. The event is open to participants of all ages, with all proceeds benefiting church and community projects in East Africa via Foundations 4 Hope.
The Great Pumpkin Run 5K - MTNA-Rainsville
The Great Pumpkin Run is an annual 5K and Fun Run in Rainsville, Alabama, based at 189 RTI Drive. It is a Halloween-season community race rather than a large destination event, with a 5K for the main field and a separate Fun Run for children ages 9 and under.
All proceeds from the 5K go to the DeKalb County Children's Advocacy Center, supporting abused children in DeKalb County. Overall male and female winners receive cash prizes, and the event keeps registration simple: pre-registration is cheaper than race-day sign-up, which closes early in the morning.
Miles of Hope: Spooky Edition
Miles of Hope: Spooky Edition is a Halloween morning race in Anniston, Alabama, starting at 171 Town Center Drive. The event provides three running options: a 1-mile fun run, a 5K, and a half marathon. The fun run begins first, followed by the 5K and half marathon.
The race route is not detailed, but it embraces Halloween themes. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, and spectators can cheer from the sidelines. Entry fees are uniform for all three distances. Proceeds benefit programs focused on youth opportunity, health, community work, and community resiliency for local individuals and families.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (45)
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.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (45)
Thankful 4... 5K and Fun Run
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.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, &13.1M at Gadsden, AL (47)
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.
Plainview Turkey Trot 5K
The Plainview Turkey Trot 5K is a Thanksgiving morning 5K in Rainsville, Alabama, hosted by Plainview Cross Country. Runners start and finish at the Dekalb County Schools Coliseum, with the race built around a simple pre-dinner idea: get in three miles before the turkey and dressing.
The event is in its 24th annual running and keeps the competition easy to understand. Medals go to the top three overall women and men, plus the top three finishers in each age division, with groups running from 12 and under through 70 and up.
Warrior Dash 5K
The Warrior Dash 5K is a February 5K for runners and walkers, supporting the Alabama Warriors adult goalball team. The team is based at E. H. Gentry, a division of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, with all race proceeds benefiting its athletes.
The cause is the event's most distinctive feature. Goalball is a competitive team sport for blind and visually impaired athletes, played with a ball containing bells. Players track the game by sound, communication, and teamwork. Race entries help fund uniforms, athletic shoes, tournament travel, practice gear, and training equipment. Supporters can also participate from the sidelines.
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Gadsden Training Notes
Gadsden hosts 23 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Noccalula Falls Black Creek Trails when they want shade, dirt, and enough bite to keep the legs honest. Jeep Hill Loop gives runners the steady climb, and Drift Mine Trail gives them the fast downhill after the work is done. The pea gravel trail behind the Gadsden Mall handles race-day reps for the Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, and Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M. Run to the "MAX" for Mental Health anchors the trail side, and locals know Jeep Hill means watch your foot placement.
Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association keeps the riding scene moving with Sunday Mixed Surface rides from the Coffee Bar in Gadsden at 1:30 PM. The Sunday ride runs about 18-24 miles and needs an MTB or gravel bike, so locals treat it like base miles with dirt under the tires. Black Creek Group MTB Ride meets at Noccalula Falls Campground, Upper Trailhead, and rolls out at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays. Camp Mire Rd, Gowens Cir, Haney Rd, Mckee Cir, Kershaw Quarters Rd, and Scenic Hwy give gravel riders short connectors, mud, dead ends, and open fields. Lookout Mountain puts the real climbing north of town.
Autumn gives Gadsden the best training window from mid-September to early December, and spring feels similar enough for clean Z2 blocks, intervals, and race sharpening. Summer runs from mid-May to mid-September, and locals start early because the heat and humidity sit on you fast. The latter part of summer tends to dry out, so mixed-surface rides can roll better after the worst sticky weeks. Winter runs from early December to late February, and mild days keep both sports alive. Freezing lows still show up, but measurable snowfall stays rare, so the routine shifts more than it stops.