Ninja 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon at James Martin Park, Gadsden, AL (2-10-24)

Saturday, February 10, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM CST

Gadsden, Alabama

$32.80–$69.90 · 3 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of running at the Ninja 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at James Martin Park in Gadsden, Alabama! This vibrant event, part of the US Road Running Race Series, welcomes runners of all levels to take on thrilling distances in a supportive and festive atmosphere.

The races kick off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup available starting at 7:30 AM. Participants can choose from the 5K or 10K, both featuring an out-and-back course where the 5K is completed twice and the 10K four times. For those ready to tackle a longer challenge, the Half Marathon consists of six loops of the same scenic route, with a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes. Every finisher will take home a themed medal, and we encourage participants to dress up in their best costumes for a chance to win a special award. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and fun in beautiful Gadsden!

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Races

5k

Incl. $2.80 Fee &

9:00 AM CST

$32.80

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10k

Incl. $3.70 Fee &

9:00 AM CST

$48.70

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Half Marathon

Incl. $4.90 Fee &

9:00 AM CST

$69.90

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Organiser's description

This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series.
It is not required to be a club member to run with us.
Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt.
To join go to https://usroadrunning.com

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.

5K AND 10K COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5774965600
The course is an out and back.
5K does the course two times.
10K does the course four times.
The 5K and 10K are limited to 2:00 hours.

HALF MARATHON COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5526368413
The course is an out and back.
Half Marathon does the course six times.
The Half Marathon is limited to 3 hours and 30 minutes.

AWARDS
1st Place Overall Male
2nd Place Overall Male
3rd Place Overall Male
1st Place Overall Female
2nd Place Overall Female
3rd Place Overall Female
Age group awards are based on series points and awarded at the end of each calendar year.

FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
You can view the finisher medals on our US Road Running Club page.
Ninja Finisher Medals. https://runsignup.com/Club/USRoadRunningPAClub/Page-43

BEST COSTUME
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.

RACE RULES
Entry fees are non-refundable, with no exceptions.
We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances.
No dogs on the course.
Walkers are always welcome.

RACE DIRECTOR
1. Amy Millican- Race Director 1
2. Lori Short- Race Director 2

[US Road Running] https://usroadrunning.com
[Button Race Club] https://usroadrunning.net
[Races] https://usroadrunning.rsupartner.com/upcoming-races
[Series Points] https://runsignup.com/Club/USRoadRunningPAClub/Page-27