Large group of Gadsden Runners Club members in front of a brick building and truck

Come Run With Us

The Gadsden Runners Club is a running club for runners of all paces in Gadsden, Alabama. Our mission is to promote health and fitness through running, encourage and support running, and support the local community. We host local races, group runs, and social events, and we welcome new runners.

Next Race: City of Champions Half Marathon – November 21

Club runners under a Gadsden Runners start/finish arch
Club runners at a start/finish

Join us for the City of Champions Half Marathon on November 21. The 10k and 5k start at 7:30 AM. Learn more about the City of Champions Half Marathon.

Coming Up – November 2026

Nov
14
Sat
Running on Faith 5K @ 130 Summerall Gate Rd
Nov 14 @ 8:00 AM
Nov
21
Sat
City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k @ Back Forty Beer Company
Nov 21 @ 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Enjoy a moderately challenging run through some of the highlights of Gadsden. The run starts and ends at Back Forty Beer Company. The half marathon and 10k will begin at 7:30am, the 5k begin at 8:00am.  All information and updates will be emailed to participants, please provide a valid email address during registration.  T-shirt deadline is October 27th.  This event benefits The United Way of Etowah County.

PACKET PICKUP will be Friday, November 20th 5pm-7pm at Back Forty Beer Company – Gadsden. Packet pickup is offered the morning of the race from 6:30am-7:30am.

Half Marathon participants will receive a custom medal when they cross the finish line.  Age group awards will be given.

10k & 5k age group winners will receive custom medals.

Runnin’ for Rescues 5K/10K @ 400 Elizabeth Street
Nov 21 @ 8:10 AM
Nov
26
Thu
Plucked Turkey 10k @ Norwood Hodges Community Center
Nov 26 @ 8:00 AM
Dec
12
Sat
Pell City Rotary Club Jingle Bell 5K, 10K & Fun Run/Walk @ 2801 Stemley Bridge Road
Dec 12 @ 8:00 AM

Group Runs and Community

Club members together on a daytime group run.

We host local races, group runs, and social events, and we welcome new runners.

Divisions

Gadsden Runners Club women's group with medals in front of a Key West mural
Women’s Group
Large group of runners in front of a wooden building
Trail Team
Large group of children outdoors with inflatables at a Kid's Summer Running Program event
Kid’s Summer Running Program
Gadsden Runners Club Miles Club group outdoors
Miles Club
Gadsden Runners Club Rookie Runners group outdoors
Rookie Runners

Membership

$25 single / $30 family / $12 student. Member benefits include local race discounts and 10% off at Gadsden Outfitters.

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