Start/Finish Location: The race start and finish of all races will be back at the original location at the Southwest corner of the Spirit of America Field.
Event History: For over three decades, the River City Run has been one of North Alabama’s most anticipated Spring RRCA runs.
Charity Sponsor: We are proud to partner with The Committee on Church Cooperation as our Charity Sponsor.
Prize Money: $800 in Prize Money!! 10k male/female: 1st $125, 2nd $100, 3rd $75, Master $50, Grand Master $50.
Awards: Finishers Medals for 10k and 5k. Fun Run awards for the kids.
🏞️ Race Details
Race Options: Runners can participate in the 5K, 10K, 5k/10K Double or the all ages Fun Run.
Course Features: The 10K and 5K courses are flat and fast. The first 3.5 miles of the 10K are run through quiet residential streets.
Scenic Route: The finish of the 10K and the entire 5K is run on the park and golf course perimeter road which runs along the beautiful Tennessee River.
Course Types: The 5K course is an out-and-back and the 10K is a loop. The Fun Run is a loop of the paved perimeter trail around the Spirit of America field.
🏆 Awards Information
5k Awards: 1st Overall M/F, Master M/F, Grand Master M/F. Age group awards 0-14 then 5 year groups to 70+.
10k Awards: See above for prize money categories. Age group awards 0-14 then 5 year groups to 70+.
🗓️ Registration Details
Registration Deadline: Register by March 9, 2026 to guarantee your t-shirt!
Packet Pickup: Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/27 from 11am to 2pm at Fleet Feet Madison, 181 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL.
Evening Registration: Packet pickup and registration on Friday 3/27 from 5pm to 7pm at Cross Eyed Owl Brew Pub, 105 1st Av NE, Decatur, AL.
⏰ Race Day Timeline
6:30am- 8:30am: Packet pickup and registration depending on race.