Running for Africa
About this race
🎉 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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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.
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