Community Free Clinic Spirit of America 5 miler and Fun Run
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Distance
- 5 Mile · Fun Run
From the Organizer
5 Mile starts at 7am, Fun Run at approximately 8:10am
Register early to guarantee shirt size. If extra t-shirts are available they will be for sale for $10 after the awards.
Event details and schedule
5 Mile starts at 7am
Fun Run starts at 8:10am
Race Day Awards at 8:15am
Friday evening packet pickup and registration ($35-5 Mile) 5-6:30pm at Crossed Eyed Owl Pub 105 1st Av NE Decatur, AL 35601.
Race day sign-up ($40-5 Mile) & Packet pick-up will be from 6am to 6:45 at the small pavilion trailhead by the pickleball building.
5 mile course will start on the road in front of the parking lot where TC Almon was, then circle the Spirit Field on the paved trail, then follow the service road along the golf course to the northwest trailhead and run the trail back to the small pavilion at the trailhead near the new pickle ball building. There will be one water station that runners will pass by twice. (2.4 miles of paved road and 2.6 miles of firm crushed gravel trail)
The 5 mile will be a chip timed race, timing chip ring will be attached to your bib. Bibs must be worn on the lower front of your body. Awards: Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female. Age group awards as follows: Male and Female, 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and above.
The Fun run is a loop on the park road and trail. The Fun Run is not chip timed. No Awards.
Please park in the water park lot or spots along the Spirit Field. DO NOT PARK IN THE LOT BETWEEN THE PICKLE BALL BUILDING AND THE EVENT CENTER.
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
68°
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.
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- Community Free Clinic Spirit of America 5 miler and Fun Run
- Date
- June 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Community Free Clinic Spirit of America 5 miler and Fun Run?
- Community Free Clinic Spirit of America 5 miler and Fun Run is a running race held in Decatur, Alabama on June 27, 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 Community Free Clinic Spirit of America 5 miler and Fun Run?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Decatur, Alabama at 2901 Point Mallard Dr SE, Decatur, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Community Free Clinic Spirit of America 5 miler and Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Community Free Clinic Spirit of America 5 miler and Fun Run
Jun 27, 2026