MarMac River City Run
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Decatur, Alabama
- Price $16.90 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community spirit at the MarMac River City Run, taking place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in the picturesque city of Decatur, Morgan County. This beloved annual event, now in its third decade, invites runners of all ages and abilities to participate in a variety of races including a fast and flat 5K, a challenging 10K, and a fun-filled all-ages Fun Run.
The scenic courses are designed to showcase the beauty of the Tennessee River, with the 10K featuring a tranquil loop through residential streets and finishing along the park and golf course perimeter road. Participants can take advantage of early packet pickup on March 28 at local venues or register on race morning starting at 6:30 AM. Don’t miss the chance to earn prize money in the competitive 10K race, with rewards for the top finishers! Join us for a fantastic day of health, competition, and community camaraderie at this iconic North Alabama spring event!
The scenic courses are designed to showcase the beauty of the Tennessee River, with the 10K featuring a tranquil loop through residential streets and finishing along the park and golf course perimeter road. Participants can take advantage of early packet pickup on March 28 at local venues or register on race morning starting at 6:30 AM. Don’t miss the chance to earn prize money in the competitive 10K race, with rewards for the top finishers! Join us for a fantastic day of health, competition, and community camaraderie at this iconic North Alabama spring event!
Organiser's Description
COURSE UPDATE: The race start and finish of all races will be back at the original location at the Southwest corner of the Spirit of America Field. There will be a large tent where race morning packet pickup and registration will take place. There will be ample port-o-potties nearby as well as the Kiwanis bathrooms on the far side of the Spirit Field.
5k course map [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=AL19015JE]
10k course map [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=AL19014JE]
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.
PRIZE MONEY FOR THE 10K MALE/FEMALE: 1ST $100, 2ND $75, 3RD $50, MASTER $50, GRAND MASTER $50.
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 a loop of the paved perimeter trail around the Spirit of America field.
Register by March 9, 2025 to guarantee your t-shirt!
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/28 from 11am to 3pm at Fleet Feet Madison, 181 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL.
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/28 from 5pm to 7pm at Cross Eyed Owl Brew Pub, 105 1st Av NE, Decatur, AL.
Packet pickup and registration on race morning at Point Mallard Park at tent by Spirit of America field beginning at 6:30am.
Race day registration prices:
5k - $35 10k - $40 10k/5k Double - $45 Fun Run - $20
5k course map [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=AL19015JE]
10k course map [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=AL19014JE]
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.
PRIZE MONEY FOR THE 10K MALE/FEMALE: 1ST $100, 2ND $75, 3RD $50, MASTER $50, GRAND MASTER $50.
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 a loop of the paved perimeter trail around the Spirit of America field.
Register by March 9, 2025 to guarantee your t-shirt!
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/28 from 11am to 3pm at Fleet Feet Madison, 181 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL.
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/28 from 5pm to 7pm at Cross Eyed Owl Brew Pub, 105 1st Av NE, Decatur, AL.
Packet pickup and registration on race morning at Point Mallard Park at tent by Spirit of America field 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. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:15AM CDT)
$38.10
Flat and fast course in the park and residential neighborhood. Start Time: 8:15 a.m. USATF Certified Course, Chip Timing, Awards and $$ presented to: Top 3 Male & Female, 1st Masters and 1st Grand Masters; Male and Female. Finishers Medal, 5 year Age Groups. Fleet Feet Gift Cards to age group winners. -
5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$32.80
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. Finishers Medal, 5 year Age Groups, Fleet Feet Cards to age group winners. -
10k/5k Double
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$43.40
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 -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$16.90
0.65 loop on the paved trail around the Spirit Field. 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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