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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.

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.

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 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.