Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Arab, AL, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
Join us on December 5th, 2026 at the Arab City Park Historical Village for the Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run presented by Lifespring Baptist Church of Arab. The event will be timed but there will be no time limits, so join us whether you’re running for a personal best or if you’re just wanting to walk, hop, skip or dance along the course to enjoy all the sights and sounds of the Christmas season. Costumes and Christmas attire are welcome.
The 5K will start just after sunset, so most of the event will take place after dark. There will be glow in the dark items passed out at packet pick up, but all participants are encouraged to bring a small flashlight to use during the event.
The Fun Run will be for children 12 and under and will be approximately 0.6 mile. Adults can participate with children in the Fun Run for free. (T-Shirt not included, but can be purchased)
Christmas Classic 5K – 5:00PM (Note: if daylight savings time is not observed, times will be moved to 6:00PM)
Christmas Classic Fun Run – Immediately following 5k completion
Awards Ceremony – Immediately following the Fun Run
Please sign up by November 22nd to guarantee a T-Shirt.
All participants can look forward to:
· Chip timed 5k by Fleet Feet
· Race bib
· Beautiful course ran at night
· Overall, masters and age group awards
· Christmas Classic T-Shirt
· Finish line celebration and festivities with DJ entertainment
· Special events for all ages
· Refreshments
· Christmas cookies
· Hot Chocolate
· Christmas music and singing
· Park and Historical Village Christmas lights and decorations
This is a Christmas celebration you will not want to miss.
Packet pickup and late registration will be at Platinum Park in Arab from 10:00AM till 3:00PM and at the Arab City Park Historical Village from 3:30PM until 30 minutes before the race start.
You will need to sign up online by November 22nd to guarantee shirt.
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
56°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Guntersville, 9 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run
Dec 5, 2026