Running for Africa 2026
About the Event
🎉 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!
Join fellow runners on September 19, 2026 for the Running for Africa 2026. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Huntsville.
Races Offered
Running
Running for Africa 2026 5K
Trophies will be awarded to the fastest overall male and female runners and to the Masters (40+) male and female runners for the 5K race. The ceremony will immediately take place after the 1-mile fun run. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be awarded for the following male and female age categories. (5K Race Only). All finishers will receive a medal for coming out and being a part of our event this year. 0-9 years old 10-14 years old 15-19 years old 20-29 years old 30-39 years old 70+years old
Running for Africa 2026 1 Mile Fun-Run
If you register early, you will get a free t-shirt.
About Huntsville
Running for Africa 2026 takes place in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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