Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (49)
The Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M offers a straightforward out-and-back course in Piedmont, AL.
Race Date
Dec 5, 2026
Location
Piedmont, AL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- Piedmont, Alabama
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
This series of races in Piedmont, Alabama, provides a no-frills running experience focused on the challenge of the distance. The half marathon, 5K, and 10K all utilize an out-and-back course structure, allowing runners to gauge their progress with each turn-around.
The half marathon course is an out-and-back that is completed six times, while the 10K runs it four times, and the 5K twice. The course is noted for its minimal elevation changes, with approximately zero feet of gain and loss, making it a potentially fast route for those seeking personal bests.
Runners have a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete their chosen distance. The event emphasizes practical aspects like timely packet pickup and online registration, with a focus on providing finisher medals and award opportunities for participants.
Race-provided description
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. 5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6614057078 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. Half Marathon Course (1.09M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6575892966 The course is an out-and-back (2.18M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times. Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes. View Race Information on US Road Running
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
5960 Old Piedmont Gadsden Hwy, Piedmont, AL, 36272
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 56°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
41°
Afternoon (High)
56°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (49)?
The Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (49) is held on Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (49) take place?
It takes place in Piedmont, Alabama.
What distances does the Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (49) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (49) course flat and good for a PR?
The Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (49) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
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