Ninja 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon at James D. Martin Park, Gadsden, AL (9-13-25)

🏃‍♂️ US Road Running Club Race

• Open Participation: It is not required to be a club member to run or walk with us.
• Family-Friendly: This is a small family-friendly race.
• Points Earned: This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

💵 Don't Pay Full Price

• Member Discounts: Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt.
• Monthly Races: We have monthly races in almost every location.
• Join When Registering: If you are not a member, you can join when you register for the race.

🕗 Race Information

• Start Time: The race starts at 8:00 AM.
• Packet Pickup: Starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
• Registration: All runners must register on RunSignup.
• No On-Site Registration: No on-site registration available.

🗺️ Additional Information

• GPS Directions: Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.
• Parking Instructons: If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.
• Location: We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.
• Trail Type: This course is on a pea gravel trail.

🏁 1M Course

• Course Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6001421857
• Course Layout: The course is an out and back.

🏃‍♀️ 5K, 10K, & 15K Course

• Course Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5774965600
• Course Layout: The course is an out and back.
• Lap Structure: 5K does the course one time, 10K does the course two times, 15K does the course three times.

🏅 Half Marathon Course

• Course Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5526368413
• Course Layout: The course is an out and back.
• Lap Structure: Half Marathon does the course four times.

⏳ Course Time Limit

• Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes.

🏅 Finisher Medals

• Medal Award: All finishers will receive a themed medal.

🎭 Best Costume

• Costume Encouragement: It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
• Group Photo: At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
• Costume Award: The best costume will be awarded at the beginning of the race.

🏆 Awards

❓ Frequently Asked Questions and Information

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