City of Champions Half Marathon and 5k

Road Running covering 5 km to 21.1 km in Gadsden (Alabama, United States)

Location

Gadsden, Alabama, United StatesShow on map(34.0143° N, 86.0064° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +95 m

City of Champions Half Marathon and 5k is an endurance sporting event in Gadsden, Alabama, US focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Public Park.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (gadsdenrunners.com).

Official website

City of Champions Half Marathon and 5k in Gadsden (Work: "Marathon runners near the end of the race", Photo: Stephen Craven, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Marathon runners near the end of the race" · Photo: **Stephen Craven** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Public Park

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	110 m - 150 m	Loop course	Route & profile
5 Km	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	113 m - 122 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

21.1 km

Elevation gain

+95 m D+

Elevation loss

-95 m D-

Altitude range

110 m - 150 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

21.1 km+95 m D+Peak 150 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 110 m to 150 m above sea level (+95 m D+, -95 m D-)

Peak: 150 m·at 12.9 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does City of Champions Half Marathon and 5k take place?

City of Champions Half Marathon and 5k takes place in Gadsden, Alabama, US (start area at coordinates 34.0143° N, 86.0064° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at City of Champions Half Marathon and 5k?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for City of Champions Half Marathon and 5k?

The main competition (Half Marathon over 21.1 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +95 m of elevation gain and -95 m of elevation loss, ranging between 110 m and 150 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for City of Champions Half Marathon and 5k?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (gadsdenrunners.com).