Rainbow City周辺の10Kレース

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.

The Plucked Turkey 10K is a Thanksgiving morning 10K race in Anniston, Alabama. It begins and ends at the Norwood Hodges Community Center. This 6.2-mile USATF-certified road race uses chip timing and is presented by the Anniston Runners Club and the YMCA, with proceeds benefiting the YMCA. All runners and walkers are welcome, families are encouraged, and there is no age minimum, but minors require a parent or guardian to register. The course winds through the Golden Springs community on closed roads. Earbuds are discouraged, and bikes, skates, and pets are prohibited. Infant strollers may start from the rear. Prizes reflect the Thanksgiving theme: the top male and female finishers receive a turkey breast from The Honey Baked Ham Company, while second and third overall winners get pies. Age-group awards are presented from 9-and-under to 80-and-over. A cash bonus is offered for breaking the men's or women's course record, with the option to donate the bonus to charity. Participants are also invited to bring non-perishable food items for local food banks.