
From the Organizer
This is a 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run to benefit First Priority / Clothe Our Kids campus ministries and students in Morgan, Lawrence, and Cullman counties. To receive a free race T-shirt, you must register by Monday, March 30th, 2026. The 5K will start at 8:00am at Decatur Baptist Church, 2527 Danville Rd SW. The 1 Mile Fun run will start at 8:40am.
At every turn of the First Priority run you will have volunteers cheering you on.
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Race Packet Pick Up will be at Decatur Baptist Church, 2527 Danville Rd SW from 4-6pm on April 10th 2026. At that time, you will get your bibs, t-shirts, and your runner bags filled with goodies from our incredible sponsors.
Events
Weather
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
73°
Typical Low
48°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Decatur 4se, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
57,760
as of 2023
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
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Days to train
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First Priority Decatur 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
Apr 10, 2027