28 events in Gadsden, Alabama

Run for Glory is one of the most challenging, road 5Ks in the area! Set atop beautiful Noccalula Mountain, this course will push your endurance and strength!! We encourage runners AND walkers of all ages to come out and take part in this tough, uphill climb! Make plans to come join us!!

All proceeds from this race will benefit MANNA of Gadsden . This non-profit organization that provides meal delivery service to elderly, homebound, and disabled individuals in the Gadsden Etowah County Area. Our purpose it to meet the nutritional needs of those who are unable to provide an adequate meal for themselves. Although our services are similar to the federal program Meals on Wheels, we are a locally funded organization. We receive about seventy-five percent of our funding through contributions by local churches and other organizations. We receive funding from the City Development Block Grants through the City of Gadsden, Federal Emergency Management Agency and United Way of Etowah County..

Learn more about these services at https://mannagadsden.org.

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Addition Information

Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.

If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.

We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.

This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two time.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

The 15K does the out-and-back six times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115

The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

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Etowah Heroes 5K is sponsored by the Gadsden Runners Club to honor the Etowah County Sheriff's Reserve Unit for all that they do for our county as well as helping to provide traffic control at most races in the area. The 5K is located at Raymond Hill Community Center adjacent to Eura Brown Elementary School.

The course is a quick paced, flat course around the Eura Brown Community with start and finish line in front of the school. This is a great race to start your year and achieve a personal record! The race will be chip timed professionally by Race Krewe.

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Addition Information

Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.

If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.

We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.

This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two time.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115

The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

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We're back for the 3rd annual Honor Bash 5K benefiting Down Syndrome Alabama! We hope you join us for a fun filled race kicking off in Downtown Gadsden on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. Check in at 7am, race begins at 7:30am!

Overall Awards and 1st, 2nd, & 3rd for each age group!

After the Race, Join us for the Bash beginning at 11am until 2pm with Live Music, bounce houses, face painting, and fun for the whole family!

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Addition Information

Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.

If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.

We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.

This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two time.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

The 15K does the out-and-back six times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115

The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Addition Information

Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.

If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.

We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.

This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two time.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

The 15K does the out-and-back six times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115

The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Addition Information

Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.

If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.

We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.

This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two time.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

The 15K does the out-and-back six times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115

The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and show your support for the students of Etowah County Schools! Join us for the Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship 5K Run/Walk, set to take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the scenic Noccalula Falls. This trail run covers a gravel path, making for an exhilarating experience. The course will make use of Noccalula Falls Multi-Use Trails, clearly marked and easy to navigate for both runners and walkers alike. Don't miss this opportunity to support education and fitness in our community!

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Addition Information

Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.

If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.

We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.

This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two time.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

The 15K does the out-and-back six times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115

The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Addition Information

Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.

If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.

We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.

This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two time.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

The 15K does the out-and-back six times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115

The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Run to the "MAX" for Mental Health is a 5k trail run / fun walk at the Noccalula Falls Black Creek Trails in Gadsden, Al on May 9th, 2026. The run is being held to support the nonprofit organization MAXimizing Mental Health, Inc. that is named after our son Max Cochran, a young man who took his own life at age 19. Max was a beautiful, vibrant, loving, person that “lit up” the entire room every time he would walked in one. Unknown too many people, Max fought for many years to defeat his struggles with mental illness and was a very strong willed person that tried many different ways to overcome his personal battles. In the end life became more than he could endure. We want to bring awareness and remove the stigma of Mental Illness in our community, especially in our youth, and raise money so we can offer free Mental Health counseling to our community students. Awards to be presented after the race.

7:00 am - 7:50 Race Day Registration!! 8:00 am Start Time!!

NOTE: Participants can register until day of event, but must be registered by 11:59 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.

5k- Medals will be given for the highest finishers in various age groups in both female and male categories.

Run to the MAX Course Directions

Start: Short wooden fence right past the Chapel.

1.Follow the Gravel Path:

•Around the left side of the campground

•Down the switchback walkway

•Down & Across Cascade Bridge

•Up onto Black Creek Trail.

2.Turn left on Black Creek Trail and follow gravel trail past the .6 mile marker and right before the observation deck turn right (you will go through a ditch) into the trail at the woods. Take your 1st right onto Family Loop. Follow trail (you will come out into a grassy area, immediately go to your left back into the woods on the Family Loop trail.

3.Take the next Left onto Family Loop

4.When you reach the “Fork” continue on Family Loop which will be the far-left trail.(Do NOT enter Drift Mine or Whatley)

5.After a short distance you will switch off of Family Loop & onto Jeep Hill Loop without having to make any turns (Family Loop takes a hard left, DO NOT take that turn. Stay Straight)

6.Jeep Hill Loop will start a steady climb with one hard right-hand switch back near the top.

7.The trail will then curve back to the left & duck under a downed tree, continue following this trail (Rocky area, watch your foot placement) until you come out on the bald top of Jeep Hill.

8.Be sure to enjoy the view for a moment before crossing directly across to the woods on the opposite side of the hill & re-entering the trail. After a short distance turn right onto Jeep Hill Loop where a row of rock mark the right turn.Now the real fun running begins!

9.Continue following Jeep Hill Loop around as it makes a few turns & dips downhill & back up again.

10.You will come across a sign that points to the right & reads Drift Mine.

11.Take a hard right hand turn immediately followed by a hard left hand turn onto Drift Mine Trail.

12.Enjoy the fast downhill that Drift Mine (There will be a few opportunities to turn, DO NOT turn. Drift Mine will come to a sudden end at the bottom of the hill) offers until you hit the very bottom of the hill coming out onto Whatley Trail.

13.Veer to the right at the bottom, you are now on Whatley. Follow Whatley around to the right & cross a small wooden bridge.

14.Take a right hand turn after crossing the bridge & follow this trail up a gradual climb along the creek bed until you pop out on the Jeep Hill Runway.

15.Cross the wooden bridge on the runway on veer right heading towards the base of Jeep Hill.(Watch your footing as this is a rocky area)

16.When you reach the base of Jeep Hill, (make sure you go to the base of jeep hill) Whatley Trail will continue on directly to your left.

17.Continue up Whatley until you merge back onto Family Loop.

18.At the end of Family Loop turn right onto Black Creek Trail.

19.Continue on Black Creek Trail until you reach the paved Cascade Bridge Path that you came in on and turn left onto Cascade Bridge Path.

20.From there it is exactly the same way out that you came in all the way to the finish!

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Addition Information

Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.

If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.

We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.

This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two time.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

The 15K does the out-and-back six times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115

The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Addition Information

Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.

If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.

We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.

This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two time.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

The 15K does the out-and-back six times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115

The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Addition Information

Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.

If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.

We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.

This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two time.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

The 15K does the out-and-back six times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115

The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com