CARNIVAL FROLIC 13.1 AND 5K 2025

  • Date Sat 1st March 2025
  • Time 7:15AM EST
  • Location Decatur, Alabama
  • Price $48.70 - $138.80
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 9th annual Carnival Frolic 13.1 and 5K on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the charming city of Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama! This vibrant event promises an unforgettable experience as participants run through the historic districts, along the picturesque Tennessee River, and across the beautiful trails of Point Mallard Park. Whether you're up for the challenge of the USATF-certified half marathon or prefer a fun 5K, there's something for everyone.

The half marathon offers the option for teams to join in on the fun with a relay race, accommodating up to four members per team. All participants will receive a race shirt, carnival swag, and unique finisher medals, while the top runners will have the chance to win cash prizes! The 5K race kicks off at 7:15 AM and features an exciting finish line celebration complete with Mardi Gras donuts, Gatorade, and a complimentary drink. Donโ€™t miss out on the post-race festivities at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, where you'll enjoy delicious beignets and a chance to toast with a mimosa or cold beer. Register online before February 27, 2025, to

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 9th 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 2025 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 13.1 DISTANCE 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 27, 2025 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 28th from 10:30am to 6pm and pre-race Saturday, March 1st 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 28th from 10:30am to 6pm and pre-race Saturday, March 1st from 6am - 6:45am.

FINISHING TIME CUT-OFF at the request of the Decatur Police Department and RCR TIMING there will be a 3:30 time limit for the HALF MARATHON.

Races

  • Carnival Frolic 13.1 Half Marathon Individual

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 1st March 2025 (7:00AM EST)

    $75.20

    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. $8.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 1st March 2025 (7:00AM EST)

    $138.80

    TEAM CAN CONSIST OF UP TO 4 PARTICIPANTS. AFTER YOUR TEAM HAS REGISTERED ONLINE, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] YOUR TEAM MEMBERS T-SHIRT SIZES PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2, 2024.
  • Carnival Frolic 5k

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 1st March 2025 (7:15AM EST)

    $48.70

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Location

905 Canal St NE, Decatur, 35601, AL, United States

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