Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (21)
Sat, May 23, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Embrace the aloha spirit on the pea gravel trails of Gadsden, AL, with a Luau-themed 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveJoin the Luau 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon in Gadsden, AL, for a uniquely themed running experience. This event invites you to embrace a festive atmosphere on a pea gravel out-and-back course. With options for various distances, it's a chance to enjoy a themed run, compete for awards, and even show off your best luau-inspired costume. A finisher medal awaits at the end of your journey.
From the organizer
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. The 15K does the out-and-back six 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
Medal