Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run
Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run is a running race on December 5–12, 2026 in Arab, AL, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- December 5–12, 2026 (89 days to go)
- Location
- City Park Drive NE, Arab, AL
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on December 13th, 2025 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
Christmas Classic Fun Run – Immediately following 5k completion
Awards Ceremony – Immediately following the Fun Run
Please sign up by November 29th 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
· 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 Lifespring Baptist Church in Arab from 4:00PM to 7:00PM on Friday December 12th and at the Arab City Park Historical Village from Noon until 4:45PM on race day.
You will need to sign up online by November 29th to guarantee shirt.
Note that this Christmas season the main entrance to Arab City Park is closed due to construction and the only entrance will be from the South side, which is from Fry Gap Road. The address is City Park Drive NE, Arab, AL 35016.
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
56°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Guntersville, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Arab, AL
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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- Race
- Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run
- Date
- December 5–12, 2026
- Location
- City Park Drive NE, Arab, AL
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Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run
Dec 5, 2026