RCR River City Run
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Decatur, Alabama
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the RCR River City Run, taking place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in the scenic Decatur, Morgan. This annual event has been a highlight of North Alabama's spring season for over three decades, offering runners the chance to participate in a USATF/RRCA certified 10K and 5K, as well as a family-friendly Fun Run.
The race will kick off from the west end of Point Mallard Park, with the 10K and 5K courses featuring flat and fast routes that wind through charming residential areas and along the beautiful Tennessee River. Runners can compete for prize money in the 10K, while all participants in the 5K and Fun Run will enjoy the vibrant race atmosphere. Be among the first 200 to register and receive a commemorative T-shirt, and don’t miss the chance to pick up your race packet on Friday, March 28, or on race day morning. Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, health, and excitement!
The race will kick off from the west end of Point Mallard Park, with the 10K and 5K courses featuring flat and fast routes that wind through charming residential areas and along the beautiful Tennessee River. Runners can compete for prize money in the 10K, while all participants in the 5K and Fun Run will enjoy the vibrant race atmosphere. Be among the first 200 to register and receive a commemorative T-shirt, and don’t miss the chance to pick up your race packet on Friday, March 28, or on race day morning. Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, health, and excitement!
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 10K (*PRIZE MONEY AWARDED*), 10k & 5K, or 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 10K (*PRIZE MONEY AWARDED*), 10k & 5K, or 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. Prize money- top 3: $100, $75, $50. Masters and Grandmasters: $50 -
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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