
Brothers for Life 5k is a running race on August 14, 2027 in Decatur, AL, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
We are back to our original location at Point Mallard Park!
Brothers for Life exists to support local firefighters, police officers, EMS professionals, and dispatchers.
Please join us as we support these brave men and women!
Please sign up for our 5k race, 5k ruck, or our 1 mile fun run.
RUCK DIVISION: male weight is 30lbs and female is 20lbs. Must weigh on Saturday morning before the race to qualify for an award.
Early registration ends July 31st.
Packet pickup will be Friday night at Cross Eyed Owl Brewery on Friday August 13th from 5-7PM at 105 1st Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601. Packet pickup will be on race day, Saturday morning from 6:00AM-7:30AM in Point Mallard.
The race will start at 8:00AM.
Race Directors: Brandon & Anne Marie Strickland
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
89°
Typical Low
69°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Decatur 4se, 1 mi from the venue.
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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Brothers for Life 5k
Aug 14, 2027