MarMac River City Run
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Decatur, Alabama
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant MarMac River City Run on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Decatur, Morgan County! This highly anticipated spring event has been a favorite in North Alabama for over three decades. Runners of all ages can participate in a variety of races, including the flat and fast 5K, 10K, the exciting 5K/10K Double, or the all-ages Fun Run.
The race kicks off from the west end of Point Mallard Park, with a scenic 10K loop that winds through charming residential streets and finishes along the picturesque Tennessee River. The 5K features an out-and-back course, while the Fun Run is also an enjoyable out-and-back on the park perimeter road. Be among the first 200 registered participants to receive a complimentary T-shirt! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause, as we proudly partner with the Committee on Church Cooperation as our charity sponsor. Register early, and mark your calendars for packet pickup on March 28th at local spots in Decatur!
The race kicks off from the west end of Point Mallard Park, with a scenic 10K loop that winds through charming residential streets and finishes along the picturesque Tennessee River. The 5K features an out-and-back course, while the Fun Run is also an enjoyable out-and-back on the park perimeter road. Be among the first 200 registered participants to receive a complimentary T-shirt! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause, as we proudly partner with the Committee on Church Cooperation as our charity sponsor. Register early, and mark your calendars for packet pickup on March 28th at local spots in Decatur!
Organiser's Description
COURSE UPDATE: At this time 10k and 5k race start and finish has been moved to the west end of Pt Mallard Park. The start will be on the road in front of the west entrance to the water park and archery range and the finish will be in the parking lot near the archery range pavilion. The course routes will be the same with the exception of the start and finish. Links to 10k [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5612] and 5k [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5613] USATF/RRCA Certified courses. If construction permits we will move the start and finish location back to their original locations near the east end of the water park.
For over three decades, the River City Run has been one of North Alabamas most anticipated Spring RRCA runs.
WE ARE PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THE COMMITTEE ON CHURCH COOPERATION AS OUR CHARITY SPONSOR.
Runners can participate in the 5K, 10K, 5k/10K Double or the all ages Fun Run. The 10K and 5K courses are flat and fast. The first 3.5 miles of the 10K are run through quiet residential streets. The finish of the 10K and the entire 5K is run on the park and golf course perimeter road which runs along the beautiful Tennessee River. The 5K course is an out-and-back and the 10K is a loop. The Fun Run is an out-and- back on the park perimeter road.
T-shirts to the first 200 registered. Register early to guarantee size.
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/28 from 11am to 1pm at Fleet Feet Madison, 181 Hughes Rd.
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/28 from 5 to 7pm at Cross Eyed Owl Brew Pub, 105 1st Av NE, Decatur .
Packet pickup and registration on race morning at Point Mallard Park Archery Range Pavilion beginning at 6:30am.
Race day registration prices:
5k - $35 10k - $40 10k/5k Double - $45 Fun Run - $20
For over three decades, the River City Run has been one of North Alabamas most anticipated Spring RRCA runs.
WE ARE PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THE COMMITTEE ON CHURCH COOPERATION AS OUR CHARITY SPONSOR.
Runners can participate in the 5K, 10K, 5k/10K Double or the all ages Fun Run. The 10K and 5K courses are flat and fast. The first 3.5 miles of the 10K are run through quiet residential streets. The finish of the 10K and the entire 5K is run on the park and golf course perimeter road which runs along the beautiful Tennessee River. The 5K course is an out-and-back and the 10K is a loop. The Fun Run is an out-and- back on the park perimeter road.
T-shirts to the first 200 registered. Register early to guarantee size.
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/28 from 11am to 1pm at Fleet Feet Madison, 181 Hughes Rd.
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/28 from 5 to 7pm at Cross Eyed Owl Brew Pub, 105 1st Av NE, Decatur .
Packet pickup and registration on race morning at Point Mallard Park Archery Range Pavilion beginning at 6:30am.
Race day registration prices:
5k - $35 10k - $40 10k/5k Double - $45 Fun Run - $20
Races
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10k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$27.50
Flat and fast course in the park and residential neighborhood. Start Time: 8:15 a.m. USATF Certified Course, Chip Timing, Awards presented to: Top 3 Male & Female, 1st Masters and 1st Grand Masters; Male and Female; 5 year Age Groups. Fleet Feet Gift Cards to age group winners. -
5k
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$22.20
Flat and fast out and back course in the park. Start Time: 7:30 a.m. USATF Certified Course, Chip Timing, Awards presented to: Overall, Masters and Grand Masters; Male and Female; 5 year Age Groups. Fleet Feet Cards to age group winners. -
10k/5k Double
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
If you can run a sub 45 minute 5K you can also run the 10K race. Special award for FASTEST DOUBLE. 5k at 7:30, 10k at 8:15 -
Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$11.60
0.68 mile out/loop/back on the park road in front of the water park. Start Time: 8:30 a.m. Non-certified Course; Awards presented to 1st male and female. All runners age 12 and under receive Finishers Ribbons.
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