Corridas de 5K perto de Rainbow City

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.

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.

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.