US Road Running - Gadsden
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Event details
The Pirate 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon takes place on April 25, 2026, in Gadsden, Alabama. The venue is James Martin Trail Park at 829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden, AL 35901. Distances offered are:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
All runners must register on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. The event provides finisher medals and has a shirt and gear shop. The race program includes awards, series points, a best costume category, and a FAQ page. The published course time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Course information
The courses run on a pea gravel trail behind the Gadsden Mall. Organizers note that GPS directions may direct runners to a small building on Old S 4th Street; if so, go south on Old S 4th Street and turn right into the parking lot to reach the park.
Course formats and loop details as published: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- The 5K and 10K use an out-and-back segment listed as 0.78 miles (an out-and-back of 1.56 miles). The 5K repeats that out-and-back two times; the 10K repeats it four times. A 15K option is noted as six repeats of that out-and-back.
- The Half Marathon uses an out-and-back segment listed as 1.09 miles (an out-and-back of 3.18 miles) and repeats that out-and-back six times.
