US Road Running - Gadsden

FEB
14
2026
Challenge yourself on the pea gravel paths of James Martin Trail Park with a 5K, 10K, or half marathon in Gadsden. Enjoy finisher medals, shirts, a gear shop and a best costume award in a fun community atmosphere.
Sat 14 Feb 2026
Half Marathon 3 miles 5 kilometers

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Event information

The Viking 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon takes place in Gadsden, Alabama, at James Martin Trail Park, 829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden, AL 35901. The event includes three race distances: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. All runners must register on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. The course surface is pea gravel. The overall course time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Finisher medals, a shirt and gear shop, a best costume award, series points, and awards are listed as part of the event offerings.

Courses and location notes

  • 5K - two repeats of a 1.56-mile out-and-back segment.
  • 10K - four repeats of a 1.56-mile out-and-back segment.
  • Half Marathon - six repeats of a 3.18-mile out-and-back segment.

Event materials note that GPS devices may direct drivers to a small building on Old S 4th Street; in that case, attendees should go south on Old S 4th Street and turn right into the parking lot. The park is located just behind the Gadsden Mall. Additional event details and frequently asked questions are provided by the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon Course
3 mi
Half Marathon Out-and-Back (3.18m)
5 km
5k & 10k Course
Out-and-Back Course