US Road Running - Gadsden

AUG
22
2026
Run the Ninja at James Martin Trail Park in Gadsden with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on a scenic pea gravel trail behind the Gadsden Mall. Finishers get medals, shirts and costume awards; register online to secure your spot.
Sat 22 Aug 2026
13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Ninja event in Gadsden, Alabama includes three distances:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon

The event takes place at James Martin Trail Park, 829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden, AL 35901. All participants must register online through RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup is available before the race. A course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes applies.

Course and logistics

The course runs on a pea gravel trail just behind the Gadsden Mall. The 5K and 10K use an out-and-back segment that is repeated: the 5K uses the out-and-back two times and the 10K uses it four times. The half marathon uses a longer out-and-back segment that is repeated six times. Entrants are advised that GPS may direct 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. Finisher medals, shirts and gear, costume awards, series points, and awards are part of the event program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km