Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run

Event Overview

Join us on December 5th, 2026 at the Arab City Park Historical Village for the Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run presented by Lifespring Baptist Church of Arab. The event will be timed but there will be no time limits, so join us whether you’re running for a personal best or if you’re just wanting to walk, hop, skip or dance along the course to enjoy all the sights and sounds of the Christmas season. Costumes and Christmas attire are welcome.

Event Timing

• 5K Start: 5:00PM
• Fun Run Start: Immediately following 5k completion
• Awards Ceremony: Immediately following the Fun Run
• Sign Up Deadline: Please sign up by November 29th to guarantee a T-Shirt.

Course Details

The 5K will start just after sunset, so most of the event will take place after dark. There will be glow in the dark items passed out at packet pick up, but all participants are encouraged to bring a small flashlight to use during the event.

Fun Run Details

The Fun Run will be for children 12 and under and will be approximately 0.6 miles. Adults can participate with children in the Fun Run for free (T-Shirt not included, but can be purchased).

Participant Benefits

• Chip Timed: 5k by Fleet Feet
• Race Bib: Each participant will receive a race bib
• Course Experience: Beautiful course ran at night
• Awards: Overall, masters and age group awards

Culminating Celebrations

• T-Shirt: Christmas Classic T-Shirt
• Festivities: Finish line celebration and festivities
• Special Events: Events for all ages
• Refreshments: Enjoy Christmas cookies and hot chocolate

Atmosphere Highlights

• Music: Christmas music and singing
• Decorations: Park and Historical Village Christmas lights and decorations
• Overall Experience: This is a Christmas celebration you will not want to miss.

Packet Pickup and Registration

Packet pickup and late registration will be at Lifespring Baptist Church in Arab from 4:00PM to 7:00PM on Friday, December 4th and at the Arab City Park Historical Village from Noon until 4:45PM on race day.

Access Information

Note that this Christmas season, the main entrance to Arab City Park is closed due to construction, and the only entrance will be from the South side, which is from Fry Gap Road. The address is City Park Drive NE, Arab, AL 35016.

Event Registration Link

For more information and to register, please visit: Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run.