US Road Running - Gadsden
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Gobbler 5K, 10K and Half Marathon at James Martin Trail Park, Gadsden AL
This event on 11/21/2026 is a multi-distance running event held at James Martin Trail Park, located at 829 Old S 4th St, behind the Gadsden Mall in Gadsden, AL. The course runs on a pea gravel trail and uses repeated out-and-back segments to compose each distance. Packet pickup is available beginning 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race. All entrants must register on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration.
Distances
- 5K - two repetitions of a 1.56 mile out-and-back segment.
- 10K - four repetitions of a 1.56 mile out-and-back segment.
- 13.1 Miles - six repetitions of a 3.18 mile out-and-back segment.
The 5K and 10K base loop measures 0.78 miles before the out-and-back is counted as 1.56 miles. The half marathon uses a base loop listed as 1.09 miles with the out-and-back measured as 3.18 miles. A course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes applies.
Note on arrival: GPS devices may direct drivers to a small building on Old S 4th Street. If so, continue south on Old S 4th Street and turn right into the nearby parking lot to reach the park behind the mall. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.