US Road Running - Gadsden
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Event
The Ninja race is scheduled for August 8, 2026, in Gadsden, Alabama at James Martin Trail Park (James D. Martin Park), 35901. The event includes the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
- Half Marathon
All runners must register on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup opens 30 minutes before the race and closes 10 minutes before the race. The event has a course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes. The organizer lists finisher medals, awards, series points, a shirt and gear shop, a best costume category, and a frequently asked questions resource.
Course and logistics
The courses are on a pea gravel trail behind the Gadsden Mall. For the 5K and 10K the organizer describes a 0.78 mile segment used as an out-and-back of 1.56 miles; the 5K runs that out-and-back twice, the 10K four times, and the 15K six times. The half marathon is described as an out-and-back of 3.18 miles that is repeated six times. The organizer notes that GPS directions may show a small building on Old S. 4 Street; if so, go south on Old S. 4 Street and turn right into the parking lot to reach the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
