River City Micro Marathon
- Date Sat 10th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Decatur, Alabama
- Price $43.40 - $101.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the inaugural River City Micro Marathon on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the beautiful city of Decatur, Morgan! This exciting event will feature a full marathon on a fast, USATF certified course, along with 10K and 5K races, all designed to cater to runners of all levels. The marathon will take place on a scenic loop course through the picturesque Point Mallard Park, ensuring a vibrant race atmosphere.
Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to enjoy a day of fun and fitness, this event promises an unforgettable experience. With a 6-hour time limit and awards for age groups and overall finishers, there's plenty of motivation to push your limits. Best of all, all net proceeds will benefit the Decatur High School Track and Field team, supporting their upcoming race season. Plus, completing the marathon could qualify you for prestigious races like Boston, Chicago, or New York! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of Decatur’s first marathon—mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a fantastic day of community and competition!
Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to enjoy a day of fun and fitness, this event promises an unforgettable experience. With a 6-hour time limit and awards for age groups and overall finishers, there's plenty of motivation to push your limits. Best of all, all net proceeds will benefit the Decatur High School Track and Field team, supporting their upcoming race season. Plus, completing the marathon could qualify you for prestigious races like Boston, Chicago, or New York! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of Decatur’s first marathon—mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a fantastic day of community and competition!
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. All marathon finishers will receive a finishers medal as well.
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. All marathon finishers will receive a finishers medal as well.
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th January 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$101.70
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10k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th January 2026 (8:05AM CST)
$54.00
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5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th January 2026 (8:10AM CST)
$43.40
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Marathon Relay
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th January 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$43.40
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Location
2901 Point Mallard Circle SE, Decatur, 35601, AL, United States
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