The Elkmont Holiday Hustle 10k

The Elkmont Holiday Hustle 10k takes place in Elkmont, Alabama, on November 21, 2026. The program is a single road race, a 10K (6.2 miles), with the start at 7:30 a.m.

Ten kilometers is a step up from the 5K without demanding the long-run commitment of a half marathon, which makes it a good target for runners moving up in distance for the first time or for anyone who wants a solid late-fall fitness check. Eight to ten weeks of training with three or four runs a week, including one longer outing that builds to 7 or 8 miles, is enough for most people. If you are racing it, work on holding an even pace: the classic 10K mistake is running the first two miles too fast and fading over the last two. The 7:30 a.m. start calls for an early alarm, a small breakfast and a proper warm-up so your legs are ready when the gun goes.