River City Run Presented By Capital Power
- Date Sat 27th March 2027
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Decatur, Alabama
- Price $13.72 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the River City Run, taking place on Saturday, March 27, 2027, in the scenic city of Decatur, Morgan! This beloved event has been a staple in North Alabama's spring running calendar for over 40 years, attracting participants of all ages and skill levels from near and far.
With both 5K and 10K race options available, runners can experience the thrill of racing through beautiful, flat courses along the picturesque Tennessee River. The 10K features a loop course that starts and finishes in the Water Park west parking lot at the Archery Park, while the 5K is an exciting out-and-back route. Participants can also join the fun with a family-friendly Fun Run, perfect for kids and those looking to enjoy a leisurely jog.
Not only does the River City Run offer an exhilarating running experience, but it also supports a great cause, partnering with the Committee on Church Cooperation as its charity sponsor. With $800 in prize money up for grabs and awards for various age groups, this event promises to be both competitive and rewarding. Make sure to register by March 5, 2027, to secure your t-shirt, and don't miss out on the
With both 5K and 10K race options available, runners can experience the thrill of racing through beautiful, flat courses along the picturesque Tennessee River. The 10K features a loop course that starts and finishes in the Water Park west parking lot at the Archery Park, while the 5K is an exciting out-and-back route. Participants can also join the fun with a family-friendly Fun Run, perfect for kids and those looking to enjoy a leisurely jog.
Not only does the River City Run offer an exhilarating running experience, but it also supports a great cause, partnering with the Committee on Church Cooperation as its charity sponsor. With $800 in prize money up for grabs and awards for various age groups, this event promises to be both competitive and rewarding. Make sure to register by March 5, 2027, to secure your t-shirt, and don't miss out on the
Organiser's Description
COURSE UPDATE:The start and finish of all races will be in the Water Park west parking lot at the Archery Park.
10k Course map [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5612]
5k Course map [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5613]
For over four 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 5, 2027 to guarantee your t-shirt!
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/26 from 11am to 2pm at Fleet Feet Madison, 181 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL.
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/26 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
8:20AM - 10K START
8:30AM - 5K AWARDS
8:30AM - FUN RUN START
9:30AM - 10K AWARDS
Race day registration prices:
5k - $40 10k - $45 10k/5k Double - $50 Fun Run - $20
10k Course map [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5612]
5k Course map [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5613]
For over four 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 5, 2027 to guarantee your t-shirt!
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/26 from 11am to 2pm at Fleet Feet Madison, 181 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL.
Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/26 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
8:20AM - 10K START
8:30AM - 5K AWARDS
8:30AM - FUN RUN START
9:30AM - 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 27th March 2027 (8:20AM CDT)
$32.80
Flat and fast course in the park and residential neighborhood. Start Time: 8:20 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 27th March 2027 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.50
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. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th March 2027 (7:30AM CDT)
$38.10
If you can run a sub 50 minute 5K you can also run the 10K race. Special award for FASTEST DOUBLE. 5k at 7:30, 10k at 8:20 -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.72 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th March 2027 (8:30AM CDT)
$13.72
0.65 lollypop loop on the paved road and trail 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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