Paper Chase 5K
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Paper Chase 5K - Huntsville, AL
The Paper Chase 5K is an annual in-person 5-kilometer running event held on February 20, 2027, in downtown Huntsville at 109 Gates Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35801. This is the 12th edition of the race. The event raises funds for Free 2 Teach, an organization that provides free supplies to public school teachers and students.
The certified course is a partial loop through downtown Huntsville and carries USATF certification code AL18003JE. Runners and walkers are both accepted on the course. Strollers are not permitted due to insurance restrictions. The school with the most participants, counting family, supporters, staff, and friends, will receive $1,500 to support its library and/or technology needs.
Online registration opens on September 8, 2026. There are two registration categories noted: general community registration and a school staff and student registration; the stated registration fee for each category is $30.00. The event information lists January 20, 2027 as the date to register in order to guarantee a T-shirt.
Packet pickup is scheduled on February 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet in Jones Valley, and on race day at the race site until 7:40 a.m. The event will proceed in person regardless of weather, and registration fees are listed as non-refundable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
