Summer 5K Series Returns to Downtown Gadsden Beginning June 4

Quick answer: The Gadsden Runners Club’s nine-week Summer 5K Series begins Thursday, June 4, with runs every Thursday at 6 p.m. through July 30, starting and finishing at Back Forty Beer Company on North 6th Street.

GADSDEN, Ala. — Runners and walkers will soon hit the streets of downtown Gadsden as the Gadsden Runners Club launches its annual Summer 5K Series.

Organizers announced that the nine-week event will begin on Thursday, June 4, and continue every Thursday evening through July 30.

Participants will gather each week at Back Forty Beer Company on North 6th Street, which will serve as the starting and finishing location for the series.

The weekly events are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and will follow a marked 3.1-mile route through downtown Gadsden and portions of the city’s historic residential district.

Organizers say the series is designed to encourage fitness, community engagement, and outdoor activity while providing an opportunity for runners and walkers of all skill levels to participate.

Unlike many organized races, the Summer 5K Series does not require club membership and is open to participants of all ages.

The event has become a popular summer tradition, attracting both experienced runners and individuals simply looking for an opportunity to exercise and enjoy the downtown atmosphere.

Weather-related updates and route adjustments will be communicated through the organization’s social media channels throughout the season.

The Summer 5K Series is open to both runners and walkers and welcomes participants from across the region.

Image Credit: PENDING — Photo courtesy of Back Forty Beer Company / Greater Gadsden Area Tourism. Used with permission.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Gadsden Summer 5K Series start?

Thursday, June 4, continuing every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. through July 30.

Where does the 5K start?

At Back Forty Beer Company on North 6th Street, which serves as the start and finish location.

Do I need a club membership to participate?

No. The series does not require club membership and is open to runners and walkers of all ages.