Alabama · Marathon · 10K · 5K
River City Micro Marathon
River City Micro Marathon is a marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Decatur, Alabama. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027. About 19 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 9, 2027
- Location
- Decatur, AL
- Field size
- ~19 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Location
- Decatur, Alabama
- Distances
- Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 19 runners
- Course
- Very flat, USATF-certified park loop course
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CST
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 257 ft gain, 257 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the River City Micro Marathon
Race Information Decatur's first ever marathon, and on a micro-marathon course! We are excited to host the first full distance marathon on a course that is fast and USATF certified. We will also host a 10K and 5K event on the same day on flat, fast race courses. All net proceeds from this event go to the Decatur High School Track and Field team to support their upcoming race season. The marathon will be a loop and athletes will run six loops of the course that runs through Point Mallard Park. C…
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River City Micro Marathon: common questions
- When is the River City Micro Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027.
- Where is the River City Micro Marathon held?
- In Decatur, Alabama.
- What distances does the River City Micro Marathon offer?
- Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the River City Micro Marathon?
- About 19 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the River City Micro Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the River City Micro Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the River City Micro Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM CST.
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