Events
Running for Africa 2024 5K Run
Running for Africa 2024 7K Run
Running for Africa 2024 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
7K and 5K Run
Place
Decatur, AL US 35603
Description
Please join us for the 2nd Annual "Running for Africa 2024" presented by Hyundai of Decatur. We will be hosting a 7K, 5K, and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
The event will be held at Jack Allen Soccer Complex on December 7th, 2024, located at 2616 Modaus Road SW Decatur, Alabama 35603.
The gates will open at 6:30AM for late registrations. All of the proceeds will go to our organization, Archangel Group International a Non-Profit Corporation which is a 501 C (3).
"Archangel Group International exists to restore families by combating poverty and human trafficking in Africa. The resources we provide will empower communities to come together and be self-sustaining for years to come. The law enforcement training we provide will bring needed skills and leadership to the local police, in order to better serve and protect their citizens."
Early registration ends November 17th, 2024, at 12:00AM. Everyone that registers early for the 7K, 5K, or 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk gets a free shirt and swag bag.
Early registration for the 7K and 5K will be $30.00. The price will go up to $35.00 after November 17th, 2024. The 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk will be $25.00 up until race day. If you would like to run in both the 5K and 7K, the price will be $40.00. It will go up to $45.00 after November 17th. Please note that all participants must register early, to receive the giveaways.
Packet pickup will be at Cross Eyed Owl Brewery on Friday December 6th, 2024, from 5-7PM at 105 1st Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601. Packet pickup will also be on race day, Saturday morning from 6:00AM-7:30AM at Jack Allen Soccer Complex.
The races will start as follows. 7K-7:30AM, 5K-8:15AM, 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk-9:00AM
We are so thankful for your support and look forward to seeing you on race day!!!!!!
Age brackets are as follows:
14 and under:
15-19:
20-24:
25-29:
30-34:
35-39:
40-44:
45-49:
50-54:
55-59:
60-64:
70 and up:
Overall male and female and overall master male and female will be awarded an individual trophy. This is for the 7K and 5K Runs. 1st to 3rd place medals will also be awarded for each age division. Male and Female
Race Contact Info
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