Alice Haughaboo Grit and Grace 5K
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Decatur, Alabama
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Alice Haughaboo Grit and Grace 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in beautiful Downtown Decatur, Alabama! This event promises a heartwarming atmosphere as participants honor the memory of Alice Haughaboo, who bravely battled melanoma. The race, formerly known as the Frosty Freeze and Jingle Bell Mile, supports both the Austin High School Cross Country Team and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Join fellow runners at 8:00 am for the 5K and at 9:00 am for the 1-mile fun run. The USATF certified course takes you through Decatur's historic neighborhoods, wrapping up at the iconic Old State Bank. Be sure to arrive early for packet pick-up at First Baptist Church on December 11 or on race day at the Old State Bank. We encourage participants to don festive Christmas attire or wear purple in memory of Alice, and don't forget to pin your race bib visibly as it features your chip timer! With water and refreshments available at the finish line, this event is not just a race—it's a celebration of grit, grace, and community spirit.
Join fellow runners at 8:00 am for the 5K and at 9:00 am for the 1-mile fun run. The USATF certified course takes you through Decatur's historic neighborhoods, wrapping up at the iconic Old State Bank. Be sure to arrive early for packet pick-up at First Baptist Church on December 11 or on race day at the Old State Bank. We encourage participants to don festive Christmas attire or wear purple in memory of Alice, and don't forget to pin your race bib visibly as it features your chip timer! With water and refreshments available at the finish line, this event is not just a race—it's a celebration of grit, grace, and community spirit.
Organiser's Description
Join us for a 5k or 1-mile run in beautiful Downtown Decatur, Alabama. Formally the Frosty Freeze and Jingle Bell Mile, this race is taking on a new face as the Alice Haughaboo Grit and Grace 5k and 1-mile Fun Run. Alice is the daughter of long-time coach, Alana Haughaboo. For four years, Alice battled Melanoma with Grit and Grace, and recently passed away. This race supports both the Austin High School Cross Country Team and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
PACKET PICK UP AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - 123 CHURCH STREET: Friday, December 11: 3:30-6:00 pm
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP AT THE OLD STATE BANK: Saturday, December 12: 6:30-7:30 am
EVENT SCHEDULE DECEMBER 12, 2026
8:00 am- 5k Start
9:00 am- 1 mile Fun Run
COURSE
The Downtown Decatur Course USATF Certified and goes through a historic neighborhood and the downtown area of Decatur, Alabama ending at The Old State Bank.
ARRIVAL AND PARKING INFO
Park near the Old Bank on Church Street and gather near the Old Bank until the race begins. Bathrooms will be available near the Old Bank. Water and drinks will be available at the finish.
RACE ATTIRE
We encourage runners to dress up in Christmas gear or wear purple in memory of Alice! Make sure your race bib is pinned somewhere visible. The bib has the chip timer in it. It is yours to keep after the race.
PACKET PICK UP AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - 123 CHURCH STREET: Friday, December 11: 3:30-6:00 pm
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP AT THE OLD STATE BANK: Saturday, December 12: 6:30-7:30 am
EVENT SCHEDULE DECEMBER 12, 2026
8:00 am- 5k Start
9:00 am- 1 mile Fun Run
COURSE
The Downtown Decatur Course USATF Certified and goes through a historic neighborhood and the downtown area of Decatur, Alabama ending at The Old State Bank.
ARRIVAL AND PARKING INFO
Park near the Old Bank on Church Street and gather near the Old Bank until the race begins. Bathrooms will be available near the Old Bank. Water and drinks will be available at the finish.
RACE ATTIRE
We encourage runners to dress up in Christmas gear or wear purple in memory of Alice! Make sure your race bib is pinned somewhere visible. The bib has the chip timer in it. It is yours to keep after the race.
Races
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Alice Haughaboo Grit and Grace 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Grit and Grace 5k 2026 Tshirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$27.50
USATF Certified course through downtown Decatur beginning near First Baptist Church and ending near the Old State Bank. -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Grit and Grace 5k 2026 Tshirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$16.90
This is a great race for young runners wanting to show off that mile time or for walkers who want to support our cross country program and enjoy the neighborhood decor.
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925 Bank Street NE, Decatur, 35601, AL, United States
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