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River City Run Presented By Capital Power

River City Run Presented By Capital Power is a running race on March 27, 2027 in Decatur, AL, with entry fees from $12 to $35.

Date
March 27, 2027 (138 days to go)
Price
$12–$35
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

COURSE UPDATE:The start and finish of all races will be in the Water Park west parking lot at the Archery Park. 

10k Course map

5k Course map

For over four decades, the River City Run has been one of North Alabama’s most anticipated Spring RRCA runs.

We are proud to partner with The Committee on Church Cooperation as our Charity Sponsor.

$800 in Prize Money!!  10k male/female: 1st $125, 2nd $100, 3rd $75, Master $50, Grand Master $50.

Finishers Medals for 10k and 5k. Fun Run awards for the kids. Runners can participate in the 5K, 10K, 5k/10K Double or the all ages Fun Run. The 10K and 5K courses are flat and fast. The first 3.5 miles of the 10K are run through quiet residential streets. The finish of the 10K and the entire 5K is run on the park and golf course perimeter road which runs along the beautiful Tennessee River. The 5K course is an out-and-back and the 10K is a loop. The Fun Run is a loop of the paved perimeter trail around the Spirit of America field.

5k Awards: 1st Overall M/F, Master M/F, Grand Master M/F. Age group awards 0-14 then 5 year groups to 70+

10k Awards: See above for prize money categories. Age group awards 0-14 then 5 year groups to 70+

Register by March 5, 2027 to guarantee your t-shirt!

Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/26 from 11am to 2pm at Fleet Feet Madison, 181 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL.

Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/26 from 5pm to 7pm at Cross Eyed Owl Brew Pub, 105 1st Av NE, Decatur, AL.

RACE DAY time line at Pt Mallard:

6:30am- 8:30am -Packet pickup and registration depending on race.

7:30am - 5k start

8:20am - 10k start

8:30am - 5k Awards

8:30am - Fun Run start

9:30am - 10k Awards

Race day registration prices:

5k - $40    10k - $45    10k/5k Double - $50    Fun Run - $20

 

 

Events

5k$25
10k/5k Double$35
10k$30
Kids Fun Run$12

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

68°

Typical Low

44°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Decatur 4se, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:41 AMSunset 7:04 PMDaylight 12h 23m

About Decatur, AL

Population

57,760

as of 2023

City 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

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at River City Run Presented By Capital Power, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

138

Days to train

Race
River City Run Presented By Capital Power
Date
March 27, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the River City Run Presented By Capital Power?
River City Run Presented By Capital Power is a running race held in Decatur, Alabama on March 27, 2027. 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 River City Run Presented By Capital Power?
Saturday, March 27, 2027 in Decatur, Alabama at 2901 Point Mallard Dr SE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the River City Run Presented By Capital Power?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

River City Run Presented By Capital Power

Mar 27, 2027

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