US Road Running - Gadsden

JAN
10
2026
Kick off the year with a scenic trail run at James Martin Trail Park in Gadsden AL on January 10 2026, with 5K 10K and half marathon options. Pea gravel courses, finisher medals and costume awards make it a fun start to the season.
Sat 10 Jan 2026
Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The New Year race at James Martin Trail Park in Gadsden, Alabama, is scheduled for January 10, 2026. The event includes multiple distances and is held at James Martin Trail Park, 829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden, AL 35901. All runners must register on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup begins 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race start. The event has a course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Courses and logistics

Distances offered:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon

The courses are on a pea gravel trail behind the Gadsden Mall. The organizer describes the 5K and 10K course as an out-and-back with a 0.78 mile segment and an out-and-back of 1.56 miles; the 5K repeats the out-and-back two times and the 10K repeats it four times. The half marathon course is described with a 1.09 mile element and an out-and-back of 3.18 miles; the half marathon repeats the out-and-back six times. The race offers finisher medals, a shirt and gear shop, best costume recognition, series points, and awards. Frequently asked questions and additional race information are provided by the organizer. GPS guidance may direct participants to a small building on Old S. 4th Street; if so, go south on Old S. 4 Street and turn right into the parking lot. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km