City of Champions Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, steady conditions
Runners will face a temperature rise from 45°F at the start to 64°F by the finish, with average humidity at 56%. A light wind from the SE at 7 mph will provide minimal impact. Runners should maintain a steady pace throughout and stay hydrated, while the comfortable conditions allow for a strong performance.
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Race Info
The City of Champions Half Marathon starts and finishes at Back Forty Beer Company in downtown Gadsden, Alabama, alongside 10K and 5K events on the same morning. Gadsden has called itself the City of Champions since the 1950s, after a local high school band and a Little League team both won national titles around the same time. The Gadsden Runners Club has organized the race every November since its inaugural running in 2018, benefiting the United Way of Etowah County.
