Alice Haughaboo Grit and Grace 5K
Alice Haughaboo Grit and Grace 5K is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Decatur, AL, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Location
- 925 Bank Street NE, Decatur, AL
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for a 5k or 1-mile run in beautiful Downtown Decatur, Alabama. Formally the Frosty Freeze and Jingle Bell Mile, this race is taking on a new face as the Alice Haughaboo Grit and Grace 5k and 1-mile Fun Run. Alice is the daughter of long-time coach, Alana Haughaboo. For four years, Alice battled Melanoma with Grit and Grace, and recently passed away. This race supports both the Austin High School Cross Country Team and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Packet Pick up at First Baptist Church - 123 Church Street: Friday, December 11: 3:30-6:00 pm
Race Day Packet Pick-up at The Old State Bank: Saturday, December 12: 6:30-7:30 am
Event Schedule December 12, 2026
8:00 am- 5k Start
9:00 am- 1 mile Fun Run
Course
The Downtown Decatur Course USATF Certified and goes through a historic neighborhood and the downtown area of Decatur, Alabama ending at The Old State Bank.
Arrival and Parking Info
Park near the Old Bank on Church Street and gather near the Old Bank until the race begins. Bathrooms will be available near the Old Bank. Water and drinks will be available at the finish.
Race Attire
We encourage runners to dress up in Christmas gear or wear purple in memory of Alice! Make sure your race bib is pinned somewhere visible. The bib has the chip timer in it. It is yours to keep after the race.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
54°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Decatur Pryor Fld, 4 mi from the venue.
About Decatur, AL
Population
57,760
as of 2023
City Elevation
560 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 72 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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44
Days to train
- Race
- Alice Haughaboo Grit and Grace 5K
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 925 Bank Street NE, Decatur, AL
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Alice Haughaboo Grit and Grace 5K
Dec 12, 2026