🎉 Lace Up for a Life-Changing Adventure! 🎉
The 3rd Annual Running for Africa 2025 is HERE!
Presented by Shottenkirk Honda Decatur and Powered by Fleet Feet Huntsville/Madison DWA Parker Real Estate and Halo Branded Solutions.
📅 Save the Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025
📍 Point Mallard Park • Decatur, Alabama
💥 Gates open at 6:30 AM — Late registration available on-site!
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!
🎁 DOOR PRIZES + GIVEAWAYS throughout the morning — just for showing up! We have great gifts from Lowes, Home Depot, and Trader Joes.
🏆 Trophies for top overall & master male/female finishers (5K only)
🥇 1st–3rd Place Medals in all age divisions (Male & Female)
💸 REGISTRATION FEES:
🏃♀️ 5K Run – $30
🚶♂️ 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – $25
📢 EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: November 14th, 2025 @ 12:00 AM
Spots fill FAST—register now to grab your shirt and a chance to win awesome prizes!
🎉 BONUS: DOOR PRIZES + GIVEAWAYS
🎁 You could walk away with gift cards, local goodies, event swag, and more — just for being part of the event!
🎟️ All registered participants are automatically entered.
Winners drawn throughout the event — you must be present to win!
🧒👵 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
💖 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!
https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Decatur/RunningforAfrica
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