Miles of Hope: Spooky Edition is more than just a race; it’s a chance to come together as a community and make a difference.
Join us on Halloween morning for a fun and festive 5K, Half Marathon, and 1-Mile Fun Run benefiting programs that support youth opportunity, health, community, and community resiliency across our community.
Whether you’re running in costume or cheering from the sidelines, every mile helps bring hope to individuals and families in need.
Run for fun. Run for hope. Run to make an impact!
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 (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 & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6614057078
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/6575892966
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
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 (https://usroadrunning.com/)
Enjoy a moderately challenging run through some of the highlights of Gadsden. The run starts and ends at Back Forty Beer Company. The half marathon and 10k will begin at 7:30am, the 5k begin at 8:00am. All information and updates will be emailed to participants, please provide a valid email address during registration. T-shirt deadline is October 27th. This event benefits The United Way of Etowah County and other local charities.
PACKET PICKUP will be Friday, November 21st from 5pm-7pm at Back Forty Beer Company – Gadsden. Packet pickup is offered the morning of the race from 6:30am-7:00am.
Half Marathon participants will receive a custom medal when they cross the finish line. Age group awards will be given.
10k & 5k age group winners will receive custom medals.
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 (https://usroadrunning.com/)
What started as a Thanksgiving morning run has turned into a tradition. Come build that Thanksgiving appetite by running the 6.2 mile certified course through the beautiful Golden Springs community. This ARC event benefits the YMCA. Walkers are welcome! Come and participate as a family. Overall male and female winners receive a Turkey Breast from The Honey Baked Ham Company. Overall 2nd & 3rd male and female receive Yummy Pies. AGE GROUP Awards M/F = 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ and over. The course is USATF certified and we will have chip timing.
2026 will have early packet pick-up! Come check in from 4-7pm on Wednesday, November 25, at the ARC/NEABA HQ (26 W. 10th St, Anniston, AL). Check-in will also still be available on race morning, November 26, inside the Norwood Hodges Community Center, starting at 7am.
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 & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6614057078
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/6575892966
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
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 (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.
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 (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.
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 (https://usroadrunning.com/)
Can you run half-naked in the cold January air? While we certainly don’t expect this of everyone, this “stripped down” format for the race was tied to its humble beginnings, and it has evolved and grown since then. All half marathon finishers will receive a finisher medal. All quarter and half marathon runners will receive a long-sleeve t-shirt! It is quite the accomplishment to complete a HALF MARATHON! This year, both the half and quarter marathons WILL BE CHIP TIMED! The half marathon course is certified and will count as an official time. AGE GROUP awards will be given for BOTH races (distributed by 10-year age group).
13.1 mile out and back course
Course closes at 11 a.m. Anyone on the course after this time is “on their own”.
**A $3.00 discount for Anniston Runners Club and Gadsden Runners Club members. Discount does not apply towards Fab Four Series Bundle price.
