🎉 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

📅 Save the Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025
📍 Point Mallard Park • Decatur, Alabama
💥 Gates open at 6:30 AM — Late registration available on-site!

 
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 14th, 2025 @ 12:00 AM
Spots fill FAST—register now to grab your shirt and a chance to win awesome prizes!

 
🎉 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.