Hollr Event

Great Alabama 650

Date: October 3, 2026

Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: Coosa River Board Walk

Area: Gadsden, Etowah County

Category: Other

The Great Alabama 650 is a 650-mile paddling race that runs for 10 days from October 3–13, 2026, following the Coosa River from Weiss Lake to Fort Morgan. This is the longest paddle race in the U.S., and it's free to watch the action kick off at the Coosa River Board Walk in Gadsden. Head down to 802 South Albert Rains Boulevard to see the paddlers launch and soak in this one-of-a-kind Alabama event.

Organizer: Hollr