River City Micro Marathon
- Date Sat 10th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Decatur, Alabama
- Price $38.10 - $91.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances Marathon, 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running at the River City Micro Marathon on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Decatur, Morgan! This inaugural event marks Decatur's first-ever marathon, featuring a USATF certified course that promises to be fast and exhilarating. Runners can choose from three race distances: the full marathon, a 10K, or a 5K, all taking place on flat and speedy routes through the beautiful Point Mallard Park.
Participants will enjoy a looped course where athletes will tackle multiple laps, with a generous 6-hour time limit. Be sure to push through the halfway point by 11 AM to keep your race on track! Not only is this a fantastic opportunity for runners to achieve personal bests and qualify for prestigious marathons like Boston, Chicago, or New York, but all net proceeds will also support the Decatur High School Track and Field team. With age group and overall awards available for all distances, the River City Micro Marathon is not just a race; it's a celebration of community and athleticism. Don’t miss out on this thrilling event!
Participants will enjoy a looped course where athletes will tackle multiple laps, with a generous 6-hour time limit. Be sure to push through the halfway point by 11 AM to keep your race on track! Not only is this a fantastic opportunity for runners to achieve personal bests and qualify for prestigious marathons like Boston, Chicago, or New York, but all net proceeds will also support the Decatur High School Track and Field team. With age group and overall awards available for all distances, the River City Micro Marathon is not just a race; it's a celebration of community and athleticism. Don’t miss out on this thrilling event!
Organiser's Description
Decatur's first ever marathon, and on a micro-marathon course! We are excited to host the first full distance marathon on a course that is fast and USATF certified. We will also host a 10K and 5K event on the same day on flat, fast race courses. All net proceeds from this event go to the Decatur High School Track and Field team to support their upcoming race season.
The marathon will be a loop and athletes will run multiple loops of the course that runs through Point Mallard Park. Course maps and USATF Certification will be posted on the website shortly. There will be a 6 hour time limit with a cutoff occurring for anyone that is not through the halfway by the 3 hour mark, or 11 AM.
Age group and overall awards will be available for the marathon, 10K and 5K, and the USATF certification and the course meeting B.A.A. standards will allow athletes to qualify for Boston, Chicago or New York Marathons.
The marathon will be a loop and athletes will run multiple loops of the course that runs through Point Mallard Park. Course maps and USATF Certification will be posted on the website shortly. There will be a 6 hour time limit with a cutoff occurring for anyone that is not through the halfway by the 3 hour mark, or 11 AM.
Age group and overall awards will be available for the marathon, 10K and 5K, and the USATF certification and the course meeting B.A.A. standards will allow athletes to qualify for Boston, Chicago or New York Marathons.
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2901 Point Mallard Circle SE, Decatur, 35601, AL, United States
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