Events
Running for Africa 2025 5K Run
Running for Africa 2025 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.archangelgroupinternational.org/2025-running-for-africa.
Place
Decatur, AL US 35601
Description
🎉 Lace Up for a Life-Changing Adventure! 🎉
The 3rd Annual Running for Africa 2025 is HERE!
Presented by Shottenkirk Honda of Decatur and Powered by Fleet Feet Huntsville
Platinum Sponsors are Darrell Wates and Associates, Early Services Inc, Parker Real Estate, and Halo Branded Solutions
📅 Save the Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025
📍 Point Mallard Park • Decatur, Alabama
💥 Gates open at 6:30 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!
🎁 DOOR PRIZES + GIVEAWAYS throughout the morning — just for showing up!
🏆 Trophies for top overall & master male/female finishers (5K only)
🥇 1st–3rd Place Medals in all age divisions (Male & Female)
💸 REGISTRATION FEES:
🏃♀️ 5K Run – $30
🚶♂️ 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – $25
📢 EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: November 17th, 2025 @ 11:00PM If you want a free race shirt with our newly designed LOGO, you must be registered by then.
🎉 BONUS: DOOR PRIZES + GIVEAWAYS
🎁 You could walk away with gift cards, local goodies, event swag, and more — just for being part of the event!
🎟️ All registered participants are automatically entered.
Winners drawn throughout the event — you must be present to win!
🧒👵 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!
📍 Point Mallard Park • Decatur, AL
📆 Saturday, December 6th, 2025
🎽 Be There. Be Bold. Be the Change.
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