City of Champions Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, big temp swing
A cool 45°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temps will climb significantly to 64°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.
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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.
