Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (41)
Haunted Half Marathon in Gadsden, AL offers a unique out-and-back course on pea gravel.
Race Date
Oct 10, 2026
Location
Gadsden, AL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location
- Gadsden, Alabama
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Haunted Half Marathon, also offering 5K and 10K distances, takes place in Gadsden, Alabama. Runners will navigate an out-and-back course primarily on pea gravel trails.
The half marathon course consists of repeating a 3.18-mile out-and-back section six times, while the 5K and 10K utilize a shorter 1.56-mile out-and-back loop. The race is known for its steady field trend and offers a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the half marathon.
Runners can expect a unique race experience on the gravel trails, with a focus on the course itself. Packet pickup is conveniently located behind the Gadsden Mall, with the race starting promptly at 8:00 AM.
Race-provided description
Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. Addition Information Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street. If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot. We are just behind the Gadsden Mall. This course is on a pea gravel trail. 5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404 The course is an out-and-back (1.56M) The 5K does the out-and-back two time. The 10K does the out-and-back four times. Half Marathon Course (1.09M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115 The course is an out-and-back (3.18M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times. Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes. Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden, AL, 35901
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
trail
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 77°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
77°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (41)?
The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (41) is held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (41) take place?
It takes place in Gadsden, Alabama.
What distances does the Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (41) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (41) course flat and good for a PR?
The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (41) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
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