Running for Africa 2025

🎉 Get Ready to Lace Up for a Life-Changing Cause! 🎉

Join us for the 3rd Annual "Running for Africa 2025" – proudly presented by Shottenkirk Honda of Decatur! 🏃🏾‍♂️🌍

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6th, 2025, because you won’t want to miss this high-energy, heart-driven event happening at Point Mallard Park in Decatur, Alabama! 

🌅 Gates open bright and early at 6:30 AM for late registrations!

We’re bringing the community together for an unforgettable 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk—all to support Archangel Group International, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Decatur Police Officer Jonathan Macklin. Every single dollar raised will go toward empowering families, fighting poverty, and eradicating human trafficking in Africa. 💛✈️👣

“Archangel Group International exists to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We restore families by combating poverty and human trafficking in Africa. Our mission empowers communities to thrive independently, and we provide vital law enforcement training to build stronger, safer futures.”

✨ Race Day Highlights:

💥 5K Run kicks off at 8:00 AM
🎉 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 9:00 AM
👕 FREE race shirt for all early registrants!
🏆 Trophies for overall male/female & master male/female (5K only)
🥇 1st-3rd place medals for each age group (Male & Female)
💸 Registration Fees:

🏃‍♀️ 5K Run: $30
🚶‍♂️ 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: $25

📢 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
November 14th, 2025 @ 12:00 AM
Don’t wait – spots will fill fast, and you want that race shirt!

📊 Age Divisions:

14 & under
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70 & up

🎽 Whether you're racing to win or walking for fun, every step you take helps transform lives across the globe. Be a part of something truly powerful.

🙏 We are beyond grateful for your support—and we can’t wait to see you at the starting line!

📍 Point Mallard Park – December 6th, 2025 – Be There!