Brothers for Life 5k
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run · 5k Ruck · 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk
From the Organizer
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.
Early registration ends July 28th. Everyone that registers early gets a shirt!
Packet pickup will be Friday night at Cross Eyed Owl Brewery on Friday August 7th 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.
Events
Weather
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
89°
Typical Low
69°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Decatur 4se, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Decatur, AL
Population
57,760
as of 2023
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Brothers for Life 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
61
Days to train
- Race
- Brothers for Life 5k
- Date
- August 8, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Brothers for Life 5k?
- Brothers for Life 5k is a running race held in Decatur, Alabama on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Brothers for Life 5k?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Decatur, Alabama at 2901 Point Mallard Cir SE, Decatur, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Brothers for Life 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Brothers for Life 5k
Aug 8, 2026