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Running for Africa 2026

Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Huntsville, AL
801 Haysland Road SW, 35801
Type
RUN

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Who it's for

  • Beginner Friendly
  • Military & First Responders

Great for: beginners

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Free
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

2 options

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  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Sep 19, 9:00 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Jun 8, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes Aug 30, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 AM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Jun 8, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes Aug 30, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT

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The course

From the organizer

🎉 Lace Up for a Life-Changing Adventure! 🎉 The 3rd Annual Running for Africa 2026 is HERE! Powered by: Fleet Feet Huntsville/Madison

📅 Save the Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026 📍 The Park at Hayes Farm-Huntsville, Alabama 💥 Gates open at 7:00 AM — Late registration on sight.

Get ready to run, walk, cheer, win prizes, and change lives — all before lunch! 🌍👟 Join us for a high-energy morning of faith, fitness, and fun, all in support of Archangel Group International, a nonprofit on a mission to fight poverty and human trafficking in Africa. 💛

Founded by Decatur Police Officer Jonathan Macklin, Archangel Group International is “the hands and feet of Jesus”—restoring families, empowering communities, and providing critical law enforcement training across Africa.

💫 RACE DAY LINEUP: 🏃‍♂️ 5K Run – Starts at 8:00 AM 🎉 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – Starts at 9:00 AM 👕 FREE Race Shirt for early registrants! 🏆 Trophies for top overall & master male/female finishers (5K only) 🥇 1st–3rd Place Medals in all age divisions (Male & Female) (All Participants will receive a race medal)

💸 REGISTRATION FEES: 🏃‍♀️ 5K Run – $25 🚶‍♂️ 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – $20 📢 EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: September 1st, 2026 @ 12:00 AM.  If you want a free race shirt, you must be registered by then.

🧒👵 AGE DIVISIONS:

14 & under 15–19 20–24 25–29 30–34 35–39 40–44 45–49 50–54 55–59 60–64

65-69 70 & up

We would also like to add that all finishers will receive a medal this year to display and add to their collections!!

💖 WHY WE RUN: Every dollar raised fuels hope. Every mile brings change. Every step you take helps combat poverty, fight human trafficking, and empower families across Africa. 🌍👣

Whether you’re racing for a medal, walking for a cause, or just hoping to win a prize — this is your moment to make a difference.

🙏 Thank you for your support. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!

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