Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship 5K Run/Walk – Gadsden, AL 2026
The Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM on April 11, 2026, in Gadsden, Alabama, giving you time to arrive the evening before or early morning without a pre-dawn departure. The event offers a 1-mile distance and takes place at 1600 Noccalula Road. Entry is $30.00. This spring race benefits the school foundation's scholarship program, making it a straightforward community event for runners and walkers of various fitness levels. If you're traveling to Gadsden for this April race, plan accommodations accordingly and arrive with enough buffer time for parking and registration before the morning start.
Course & Travel Notes
If you're heading to Gadsden for the April 11th race, you'll want to fly into Anniston Regional Airport, which is just about 33 miles away—a pretty easy drive to get yourself settled before race morning. The 9:00 AM start time gives you a nice window since sunrise won't be until after 6:18 AM, so you'll have good light for the run. With the venue sitting at 696 feet elevation, it's not too high, so you shouldn't need to worry much about acclimatization if you're coming from lower elevations.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 11.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Gadsden, AL. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship 5K Run/Walk – Gadsden, AL 2026?
Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship 5K Run/Walk – Gadsden, AL 2026 takes place on April 11, 2026. The race is held in Gadsden, Alabama.
Where is Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship 5K Run/Walk – Gadsden, AL 2026 held?
Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship 5K Run/Walk – Gadsden, AL 2026 is held at 1600 Noccalula Road in Gadsden, Alabama.
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