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Saturday, August 14th, 2027
2901 Point Mallard Cir SE, Decatur AL
5K · 1 Mile
73–89°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
72–86°F
dry
2024
73–90°F
dry
2023
70–81°F
dry
2022
72–87°F
rain
2021
68–89°F
dry
2020
72–94°F
dry
2019
72–89°F
dry
2018
75–92°F
rain
2017
71–83°F
rain
2016
77–90°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 14
Cloudy · 71–87°F
Saturday, Aug 14starts near 71°F · 29% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph
About this race
Event Overview
- Location: 2901 Point Mallard Cir SE, Decatur, AL
- Date: August 14, 2027
- Race URL: Brothers for Life 5k
- Original Location: We are back to our original location at Point Mallard Park!
Purpose
- Support: Brothers for Life exists to support local firefighters, police officers, EMS professionals, and dispatchers.
- Join Us: Please join us as we support these brave men and women!
- Participation: Please sign up for our 5k race, 5k ruck, or our 1 mile fun run.
- Ruck Division: Male weight is 30lbs and female is 20lbs. Must weigh on Saturday morning before the race to qualify for an award.
Registration Information
- Early Registration: Ends July 31st.
- Packet Pickup: Friday night at Cross Eyed Owl Brewery on Friday August 13th from 5-7PM at 105 1st Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601.
- Race Day Pickup: Packet pickup will be on race day, Saturday morning from 6:00AM-7:30AM in Point Mallard.
- Start Time: The race will start at 8:00AM.
Race Directors
- Names: Brandon & Anne Marie Strickland
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Aug 13 – 15, 2027.
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