Running for Africa
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Running for Africa 2026
Running for Africa 2026 is scheduled for September 19, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama, at 801 Haysland Road SW (The Park at Hayes Farm). The event comprises a community 5K race and a 1-mile fun run.
Distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
Registration opens on April 12, 2026, and closes on August 12, 2026. Registration fees listed for the events are $30 for the 5K and $25 for the 1-mile fun run. Early registrants receive a free t-shirt. All finishers receive a medal.
The 5K includes awards for overall fastest male and female finishers and Masters (40+) male and female trophies. The 5K also awards first through third place medals in multiple male and female age categories.
Proceeds support Archangel Group International, a nonprofit working to combat poverty and human trafficking in Africa and to support community restoration, empowerment, and law enforcement training across the region.
The description above summarizes event format, fees, awards, and beneficiary information as provided for Running for Africa 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
