MarMac River City Run
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Decatur, Alabama
- Price $13.72 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the MarMac River City Run taking place on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, in the scenic Decatur, Morgan. This beloved annual event has been a highlight of North Alabama’s spring racing calendar for over 30 years! Participants can choose from a flat and fast 5K or 10K course, both offering stunning views along the beautiful Tennessee River. Runners can also join the fun with a family-friendly Fun Run, making this event perfect for all ages!
Competitors have the chance to earn a piece of the $800 prize money, with awards for top finishers in both the 10K and 5K categories. Plus, every runner will receive a finisher's medal, and kids will be recognized with fun run awards. Make sure to register by March 9, 2025, to guarantee your t-shirt and join us for a fantastic day of fitness, community spirit, and celebration! Don’t miss out on this exciting event that promises to be a memorable experience for everyone involved!
Competitors have the chance to earn a piece of the $800 prize money, with awards for top finishers in both the 10K and 5K categories. Plus, every runner will receive a finisher's medal, and kids will be recognized with fun run awards. Make sure to register by March 9, 2025, to guarantee your t-shirt and join us for a fantastic day of fitness, community spirit, and celebration! Don’t miss out on this exciting event that promises to be a memorable experience for everyone involved!
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.
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.
$800 IN PRIZE MONEY!! 10K MALE/FEMALE: 1ST $125, 2ND $100, 3RD $75, MASTER $50, GRAND MASTER $50.
FINISHERS MEDALS FOR 10K AND 5K. FUN RUN AWARDS FOR THE KIDS. 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.
5K AWARDS: 1ST OVERALL M/F, MASTER M/F, GRAND MASTER M/F. AGE GROUP AWARDS 0-14 THEN 5 YEAR GROUPS TO 70+
10K AWARDS: SEE ABOVE FOR PRIZE MONEY CATEGORIES. AGE GROUP AWARDS 0-14 THEN 5 YEAR GROUPS TO 70+
Register by March 9, 2025 to guarantee your t-shirt!
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/27 from 11am to 2pm at Fleet Feet Madison, 181 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL.
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/27 from 5pm to 7pm at Cross Eyed Owl Brew Pub, 105 1st Av NE, Decatur, AL.
RACE DAY TIME LINE AT PT MALLARD:
6:30AM- 8:30AM -PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION DEPENDING ON RACE.
7:30AM - 5K START
8:30AM - 10K START
8:45AM - 5K AWARDS
8:50AM - FUN RUN START
9:45AM - 10K AWARDS
Race day registration prices:
5k - $40 10k - $45 10k/5k Double - $50 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.
$800 IN PRIZE MONEY!! 10K MALE/FEMALE: 1ST $125, 2ND $100, 3RD $75, MASTER $50, GRAND MASTER $50.
FINISHERS MEDALS FOR 10K AND 5K. FUN RUN AWARDS FOR THE KIDS. 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.
5K AWARDS: 1ST OVERALL M/F, MASTER M/F, GRAND MASTER M/F. AGE GROUP AWARDS 0-14 THEN 5 YEAR GROUPS TO 70+
10K AWARDS: SEE ABOVE FOR PRIZE MONEY CATEGORIES. AGE GROUP AWARDS 0-14 THEN 5 YEAR GROUPS TO 70+
Register by March 9, 2025 to guarantee your t-shirt!
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/27 from 11am to 2pm at Fleet Feet Madison, 181 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL.
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/27 from 5pm to 7pm at Cross Eyed Owl Brew Pub, 105 1st Av NE, Decatur, AL.
RACE DAY TIME LINE AT PT MALLARD:
6:30AM- 8:30AM -PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION DEPENDING ON RACE.
7:30AM - 5K START
8:30AM - 10K START
8:45AM - 5K AWARDS
8:50AM - FUN RUN START
9:45AM - 10K AWARDS
Race day registration prices:
5k - $40 10k - $45 10k/5k Double - $50 Fun Run - $20
Races
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10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 JUNFlat and fast course in the park and residential neighborhood. Start Time: 8:30 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. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 JUNFlat 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. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 JUNIf you can run a sub 60 minute 5K you can also run the 10K race. Special award for FASTEST DOUBLE. 5k at 7:30, 10k at 8:30 -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.72 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (8:50AM CDT)
$13.72
OPENS 01 JUN0.65 loop on the paved trail around the Spirit Field. Start Time: 8:50 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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