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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
925 Bank Street NE, Decatur AL
5K · 1 Mile
38–55°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
39–61°F
dry
2024
30–48°F
dry
2023
32–54°F
dry
2022
48–59°F
dry
2021
35–52°F
dry
2020
47–64°F
rain
2019
33–53°F
dry
2018
33–52°F
dry
2017
35–48°F
dry
2016
45–56°F
rain
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About this race
Join us for a 5k or 1-mile run in beautiful Downtown Decatur, Alabama. Formally the Frosty Freeze and Jingle Bell Mile, this race is taking on a new face as the Alice Haughaboo Grit and Grace 5k and 1-mile Fun Run. Alice is the daughter of long-time coach, Alana Haughaboo. For four years, Alice battled Melanoma with Grit and Grace, and recently passed away. This race supports both the Austin High School Cross Country Team and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Packet Pick up at First Baptist Church - 123 Church Street: Friday, December 11: 3:30-6:00 pm
Race Day Packet Pick-up at The Old State Bank: Saturday, December 12: 6:30-7:30 am
Event Schedule December 12, 2026
8:00 am- 5k Start
9:00 am- 1 mile Fun Run
Course
The Downtown Decatur Course USATF Certified and goes through a historic neighborhood and the downtown area of Decatur, Alabama ending at The Old State Bank.
Arrival and Parking Info
Park near the Old Bank on Church Street and gather near the Old Bank until the race begins. Bathrooms will be available near the Old Bank. Water and drinks will be available at the finish.
Race Attire
We encourage runners to dress up in Christmas gear or wear purple in memory of Alice! Make sure your race bib is pinned somewhere visible. The bib has the chip timer in it. It is yours to keep after the race.
Course map
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