
Community Free Clinic Spirit of America 5 miler and Fun Run
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 4:10 AM CDT
- Distance
- 0.5 Miles
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run for a cause with options for a chip-timed 5-miler or a relaxed fun run, supporting the Community Free Clinic.
- Fun
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Join the Community Free Clinic Spirit of America 5 Miler and Fun Run in Decatur, AL. This event offers a chip-timed 5-mile race for those seeking a competitive challenge, complete with overall, masters, and age group awards. A relaxed Fun Run is also available for a more casual experience. The course features a mix of paved road and firm crushed gravel trail, winding past the Spirit Field and along a golf course. Participate to support the Community Free Clinic and enjoy a morning of movement.
What to expect
- Experience a 5-mile course featuring both paved roads and firm crushed gravel trails.
- The 5-mile race is chip-timed with awards for top finishers and age groups.
- Enjoy a casual, untimed Fun Run loop on park roads and trails.
Standout details
- Supports Community Free Clinic
- Chip-timed 5-mile race
- Awards for overall, masters, and age groups
- Mixed surface course: paved and gravel
Perks & features
- Awards
- Chip Timed
From the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course surface
Road
Pulled from words in the public listing. Helpful hint only, not a course rating.
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
5 Mile starts at 7am, Fun Run at approximately 8:10am
Register early to guarantee shirt size. If extra t-shirts are available they will be for sale for $10 after the awards.
Event details and schedule
5 Mile starts at 7am
Fun Run starts at 8:10am
Race Day Awards at 8:15am
Friday evening packet pickup and registration ($35-5 Mile) 5-6:30pm at Crossed Eyed Owl Pub 105 1st Av NE Decatur, AL 35601.
Race day sign-up ($40-5 Mile) & Packet pick-up will be from 6am to 6:45 at the small pavilion trailhead by the pickleball building.
5 mile course will start on the road in front of the parking lot where TC Almon was, then circle the Spirit Field on the paved trail, then follow the service road along the golf course to the northwest trailhead and run the trail back to the small pavilion at the trailhead near the new pickle ball building. There will be one water station that runners will pass by twice. (2.4 miles of paved road and 2.6 miles of firm crushed gravel trail)
The 5 mile will be a chip timed race, timing chip ring will be attached to your bib. Bibs must be worn on the lower front of your body. Awards: Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female. Age group awards as follows: Male and Female, 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and above.
The Fun run is a loop on the park road and trail. The Fun Run is not chip timed. No Awards.
Please park in the water park lot or spots along the Spirit Field. DO NOT PARK IN THE LOT BETWEEN THE PICKLE BALL BUILDING AND THE EVENT CENTER.