Nitty Gritty Costume 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, October 16, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Prattville, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 16, 20277:00 PM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Aug 10.
Online registration closes Aug 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Alabama ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Alabama runs 35:37, about 11:28 a mile, based on 264 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:26 and men in 31:26.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the 5K starts at 7:00 PM. The start sits about 340 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
972 McQueen Smith Rd S, Prattville, AL 36068
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 16 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 972 McQueen Smith Rd S, Prattville, AL 36068Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 340 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Oct 17, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Nitty Gritty Costume 5K?
- Saturday, October 16, 2027, starting at 7:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Alabama ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 972 McQueen Smith Rd S, Prattville, AL 36068.
From the organizers
Where else can you run a race and then enjoy all the grits you can eat? Only at the Nitty Gritty 5K. The race will begin and end on the campus of the Willis Bradford Branch of the Prattville YMCA . The race path will take you through the Silver Hills neighborhood in east Prattville. Not a fast runner? That's ok! Come in your most fun costume to run in the Nitty Gritty Costume5K and you could win the BEST DRESSED AWARD! You will receive FREE admission to the Great Grits Cookoff the next day where and when awards will be held! For more information, contact Leela Bert @ 334-361-0268 or [email protected]