Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run

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City Park Drive NE, Arab AL

Saturday, December 13th, 2025

🎄 Event Overview

Join us on December 13th, 2025 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.

🌙 Race 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 Information

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

🕔 Race Schedule

Christmas Classic 5K: 5:00PM
Christmas Classic Fun Run: Immediately following 5K completion
Awards Ceremony: Immediately following the Fun Run
Registration Deadline: Please sign up by November 29th to guarantee a T-Shirt.

🏆 What to Expect

Chip Timed: 5K by Fleet Feet
Race Bib: Each participant will receive a race bib.
Awards: Overall, masters and age group awards
Celebration: Finish line celebration and festivities

🍪 Treats and Festivities

T-Shirt: Participants will receive a Christmas Classic T-Shirt
Refreshments: Enjoy refreshments throughout the event
Delicious Snacks: Christmas cookies and hot chocolate
Entertainment: Christmas music and singing

🎉 Additional Highlights

Family Fun: Special events for all ages
Decorations: Park and Historical Village Christmas lights and decorations

📍 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 12th and at the Arab City Park Historical Village from Noon until 4:45PM on race day.

You will need to sign up online by November 29th to guarantee a shirt.

🚧 Parking 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.