# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Running for Africa 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎉 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 – $30
🚶‍♂️ 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – $25
📢 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!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huntsville/running-for-africa-2026/200030425785247
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, trips-adventures, nonprofit, marathons
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Huntsville
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 801 Haysland Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35803, United States
- **lat**: 34.64642
- **long**: -86.5678
- **full address**: 801 Haysland Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35803, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Running for Africa 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Running for Africa 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Running for Africa 2026 takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am at 801 Haysland Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35803, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Running for Africa 2026?
  - **A:** Running for Africa 2026 is organized by Archangel Group International a Non-Profit Corporation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Running for Africa 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Huntsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Running for Africa 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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