CARNIVAL FROLIC 13.1 AND 5K
- Date Sat 6th February 2027
- Time 7:00AM CST
- Location Decatur, Alabama
- Price $27.50 - $59.30
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 11th Annual Carnival Frolic on February 6, 2027, in Decatur, Alabama! This vibrant event features a USATF certified 13.1-mile half marathon that takes you through the picturesque historic districts, along the scenic Tennessee River, and into the beautiful Point Mallard Park. For those looking for a shorter challenge, the individual 5K run is perfect, starting at 7:15 AM and following the same stunning course. Participants in both races will enjoy race shirts, carnival swag, and unique finisher medals, while the 5K runners will be treated to delicious Mardi Gras donuts and refreshing beverages at the finish line.
Join in on the excitement with friends by opting for the half marathon relay team option, allowing up to four members per team. Not only will there be cash prizes for the overall winners of the half marathon, but all finishers will be welcomed at a lively post-race celebration at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, complete with beignets, red beans and rice, and a complimentary mimosa or cold beer! Don’t miss out on this festive running experience in Decatur—register before February 4, 2027,
Join in on the excitement with friends by opting for the half marathon relay team option, allowing up to four members per team. Not only will there be cash prizes for the overall winners of the half marathon, but all finishers will be welcomed at a lively post-race celebration at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, complete with beignets, red beans and rice, and a complimentary mimosa or cold beer! Don’t miss out on this festive running experience in Decatur—register before February 4, 2027,
Organiser's Description
The River City, Decatur, Alabama, hosts a fabulous running/biking trail and some of the nicest runners youll ever meet. Join us for our 11th annual Carnival Frolic 13.1-mile race taking you through our acclaimed historic districts, along the Tennessee River, and through Point Mallard Park. Our race course is USATF certified. A map of the Carnegie Frolic course can be found visiting https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=AL16017JE .
Is a shorter distance more your thing? Then grab some friends and run the half marathon relay option! You can have up to 4 relay members per team.
And back for 2027 we will be offering a individual 5K Run! The 5K PARTICIPANTS receive a race shirt, carnival swag and Finisher surprise! Also, at the finish line there will be Mardi Gras donuts, Gatorade and Pepsi products for our 5K participants! THE 5K RACE WILL START AT 7:15AM and run out and back on the same Frolic course!
All FROLIC 13.1 INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS receive a race shirt, carnival swag and Finishers Medal. RELAY TEAM PARTICIPANTS receive a race shirt, carnival swag and team Finisher Medals! . Cash (yes, cold hard cash) and prizes will be awarded to the overall winners of the HALF MARATHON. We will also present 10 year age group winners with a little something extra. Additionally, ALL FINISHERS OF THE FROLIC will be treated to a post race celebration at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center with beignets, a sampling of red beans and rice and ONE FREE mimosa or cold beer! Grab your running shoes and get moving!
SPECIAL NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH FEBRUARY 4TH, 2027 with incremental registration fee increases the closer we get to race day. After that date we will offer in-person LATE REGISTRATION at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center up to CARNIVAL WEEKEND, Friday - February 5th from 10:30am to 6pm and pre-race Saturday, February 6th from 6am - 6:45am at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center. HOWEVER, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT RACE SHIRTS AND SIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR LATE REGISTRANTS.
PACKET PICK-UP will be available at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center on Friday - February 5th from 10:30am to 6pm and pre-race Saturday, February 6th from 6am - 6:45am.
FINISHING TIME CUT-OFF at the request of the Decatur Police Department there will be a 3:30 time limit for the HALF MARATHON.
Is a shorter distance more your thing? Then grab some friends and run the half marathon relay option! You can have up to 4 relay members per team.
And back for 2027 we will be offering a individual 5K Run! The 5K PARTICIPANTS receive a race shirt, carnival swag and Finisher surprise! Also, at the finish line there will be Mardi Gras donuts, Gatorade and Pepsi products for our 5K participants! THE 5K RACE WILL START AT 7:15AM and run out and back on the same Frolic course!
All FROLIC 13.1 INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS receive a race shirt, carnival swag and Finishers Medal. RELAY TEAM PARTICIPANTS receive a race shirt, carnival swag and team Finisher Medals! . Cash (yes, cold hard cash) and prizes will be awarded to the overall winners of the HALF MARATHON. We will also present 10 year age group winners with a little something extra. Additionally, ALL FINISHERS OF THE FROLIC will be treated to a post race celebration at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center with beignets, a sampling of red beans and rice and ONE FREE mimosa or cold beer! Grab your running shoes and get moving!
SPECIAL NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH FEBRUARY 4TH, 2027 with incremental registration fee increases the closer we get to race day. After that date we will offer in-person LATE REGISTRATION at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center up to CARNIVAL WEEKEND, Friday - February 5th from 10:30am to 6pm and pre-race Saturday, February 6th from 6am - 6:45am at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center. HOWEVER, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT RACE SHIRTS AND SIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR LATE REGISTRANTS.
PACKET PICK-UP will be available at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center on Friday - February 5th from 10:30am to 6pm and pre-race Saturday, February 6th from 6am - 6:45am.
FINISHING TIME CUT-OFF at the request of the Decatur Police Department there will be a 3:30 time limit for the HALF MARATHON.
Races
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Carnival Frolic 13.1 Half Marathon Individual
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th February 2027 (7:00AM CST)
$59.30
HALF MARATHON CUT-OFF TIME OF 3:30 is being requested by the Decatur Police Department and Event Organizers. -
Carnival Frolic 13.1 Half Marathon Team
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th February 2027 (7:00AM CST)
$32.80
TEAM CAN CONSIST OF UP TO 4 PARTICIPANTS. AFTER YOUR TEAM HAS REGISTERED ONLINE, PLEASE EMAIL marketing@carnegiearts.org YOUR TEAM MEMBERS T-SHIRT SIZES ONCE YOU REGISTER YOUR TEAM. -
Carnival Frolic 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th February 2027 (7:15AM CST)
$27.50
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