Noccalula Falls Duathlon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Gadsden, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Athlete | Duathlon | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| Athlete | Duathlon | Oct 10, 20268:10 AM | $45 | – |
| Athlete Relay Biker | DuathlonRelay or team | Oct 10, 20268:10 AM | $45 | – |
| Athlete Relay Runner | DuathlonRelay or team | Oct 10, 20268:10 AM | $45 | – |
| Kids Race | Duathlon | Oct 10, 20268:10 AM | Free | – |
| T-Shirt Only | – | Oct 10, 20268:10 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Elite Athlete and Athlete and Athlete Relay Biker and Athlete Relay Runner: $45 until Oct 8.
- Kids Race: Free until Oct 8.
- T-Shirt Only: $20 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:43 AM, and the Elite Athlete starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1590 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904
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 10 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% 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
- 1590 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Duathlon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Noccalula Falls Duathlon?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Duathlon.
- Where does it start?
- 1590 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904.
From the organizers
All proceeds benefiting Friends of the Falls
This year the race has been changed up in order to provide more of a challenge to those who want it!
Please be sure to read the categories carefully before registering.
Registration will be available the morning of the race starting at 7am
T- Shirts are only guaranteed to those registered online by October 1
Not a runner or rider but still want to help support the foundation? A T-shirt only option is available.
Event Categories:
Elite Athlete Duathlon featuring a 5k run through the gorge, a 20k ride finishing with a 2.5 k run. These athletes must complete the entire course individually