Carnival Frolic 13.1

Event overview

Carnegie Carnival's Carnival Frolic 13.1 and 5K takes place on February 14, 2026, in downtown Decatur, Alabama. The event benefits the Carnegie Visual Arts Center and is part of the Carnegie Carnival Mardi Gras-style celebration. The race start/finish area is located near 905 Canal St NE, Decatur.

Race details

Distances offered:

• 13.1-mile half marathon (individual and team relay - up to 4 members per team)
• 5K (individual)

The half marathon course is USATF certified and runs through Decatur’s historic districts, along the Tennessee River, and through Point Mallard Park. All half marathon finishers receive a race shirt, carnival swag and a finisher medal; relay teams receive a race shirt, carnival swag and team finisher medals. 5K participants receive a race shirt, carnival swag and a finisher surprise; the 5K finish area will include Mardi Gras donuts and beverage options. Overall winners of the half marathon receive cash prizes; age-group winners also receive awards. Finishers are invited to a post-race celebration at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center with beignets, a sampling of red beans and rice, and one complimentary mimosa or cold beer. Online registration is available through February 12, 2026, with in-person late registration and packet pick-up at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center during the days before the race. A 3:30 finishing time limit applies to the half marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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