Paper Chase 5K
About this race
The Paper Chase 5K, raises funds to support teachers and children with free supplies through Free 2 Teach. Free 2 Teach invests in public school teachers so that they can equip and inspire every child in their classroom. Come out and join us on February 20, 2027 in downtown Huntsville.
The school with the most runners (family, supporters, staff, friends etc) will win $1,500 for their school library and/or technology needs!
The course winds through beautiful downtown Huntsville and is a partial loop certified with USATF (code: AL18003JE). Runners of all levels are invited as are walkers. This is a great way to run with your family and friends in a casual and fun environment. Due to insurance restrictions, strollers are not permitted on the course.
**PLEASE REGISTER BY JANUARY 20, 2027 TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT!**
**This race will be an in-person event, rain or shine. The race fee will go toward your registration and all funds are non-refundable. Thank you!**
**Packet pickup will occur from 10am-7pm on February 19th, at Fleet Feet in Jones Valley, and on race day at the race site until 7:40am.**
Online registration closes at 8pm on February 17, 2027!
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Running
Paper Chase 5K General Community Registration (non-school staff/student cost)
This is the 12th annual Paper Chase 5K race. The course is USATF certified (AL18003JE)
Paper Chase 5K School Staff and Student Registration
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Huntsville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:26 AM and sets at 5:33 PM local time (CST) in Huntsville on February 20, 2027 — 11h 07m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 87 Huntsville events
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