Autumn Chase Fun Run
- Date Thu 17th September 2026
- Time 4:00PM CDT
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and community spirit at the Autumn Chase Fun Run, taking place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Huntsville, Madison! This beloved annual event has been a staple in promoting healthy habits among our youth since 1981. Open to all Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School children (PreK-8th grade), this free 1-mile fun run is designed to inspire kids to get active while supporting a great cause.
Join us for an afternoon filled with joy as children race at staggered start times, beginning with PreK-1st graders at 4:00 PM, and culminating with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at 6:20 PM. The Autumn Chase Fun Run not only focuses on fitness but also raises funds for the Huntsville Hospital Pediatric Audiology Unit and local children's charities. Whether you're a participant or a supporter, your involvement makes a difference! Come out, have fun, and help us create a positive impact in our community!
Join us for an afternoon filled with joy as children race at staggered start times, beginning with PreK-1st graders at 4:00 PM, and culminating with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at 6:20 PM. The Autumn Chase Fun Run not only focuses on fitness but also raises funds for the Huntsville Hospital Pediatric Audiology Unit and local children's charities. Whether you're a participant or a supporter, your involvement makes a difference! Come out, have fun, and help us create a positive impact in our community!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the Autumn Chase Fun Run: Kids Run For Kids
a Huntsville Track Club event
presented by The Huntsville Delta Zeta Alumnae Chapter
Since 1981, the annual Autumn Chase Fun Run has been a 1-mile fun run promoting healthy habits in our community's youth through running with a local philanthropic impact! This is a FREE EVENT and all Preschool, Elementary & Middle (PreK-8th) school age children are welcome. School Faculty are also welcome to join in the fun and we encourage you to promote this event through your school and get all children engaged.
The Huntsville Delta Zeta Alumnae Chapter along with Huntsville Track Club are excited to provide our community and opportunity to get outside and give all children (PreK-8) in the Huntsville and surrounding areas the chance the run for the Autumn Chase Fun Run.
HELP US SUPPORT THE HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC AUDIOLOGY UNIT AND LOCAL KIDS CHARITIES!
While the Autumn Chase Fun Run's focus is promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for our kids, the proceeds from sponsorships and donations go to benefit Huntsville Hospital's Pediatric Audiology Unit, along with local kids charitable organizations. If you would like to donate you have a couple of options!
Option 1: Online Donations. You can donate money to the unit via Paypal or Venmo!
Paypal: dzhuntsvillelaumnae@gmail.com
Venmo: @DZ-Huntsville
Option 2: Mail a check made out to Delta Zeta with a memo for ACFR/Autumn Chase Fun Run to:
Delta Zeta Huntsville Alumnae Chapter, Attn: Treasurer / ACFR
P.O. Box 835
Huntsville, AL 35804
Option 3: Day of race donation. Throughout the race area, find a volunteer with a donation bucket!
The lives of infants and children in our community and their families are important to us, and we know they are important to you. On behalf of the Delta Zeta Huntsville Alumnae Chapter and the Huntsville Track Club, we hope to see you on race day!
RACE START TIMES
Pre & K Grades Boys 4:00 Girls 4:15
1st Grade Boys 4:30 Girls 4:45
Faculty Men & Women 4:55
2nd Grade Boys 5:00 Girls 5:10
3rd Grade Boys 5:25 Girls 5:35
4th & 5th Grades Boys 5:50 Girls 6:00
6th, 7th & 8th Grades Boys 6:10 Girls 6:20
There is race day registration available! Please arrive with plenty of time before your heat to go through registration, put on your bib, and get warmed up.
Registrations after 9/1 are not guaranteed a t-shirt. If there are extra shirts, they will be available on race day.
RESULTS
Results can be found: https://huntsvilletrackclub.org/all-race-results/
a Huntsville Track Club event
presented by The Huntsville Delta Zeta Alumnae Chapter
Since 1981, the annual Autumn Chase Fun Run has been a 1-mile fun run promoting healthy habits in our community's youth through running with a local philanthropic impact! This is a FREE EVENT and all Preschool, Elementary & Middle (PreK-8th) school age children are welcome. School Faculty are also welcome to join in the fun and we encourage you to promote this event through your school and get all children engaged.
The Huntsville Delta Zeta Alumnae Chapter along with Huntsville Track Club are excited to provide our community and opportunity to get outside and give all children (PreK-8) in the Huntsville and surrounding areas the chance the run for the Autumn Chase Fun Run.
HELP US SUPPORT THE HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC AUDIOLOGY UNIT AND LOCAL KIDS CHARITIES!
While the Autumn Chase Fun Run's focus is promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for our kids, the proceeds from sponsorships and donations go to benefit Huntsville Hospital's Pediatric Audiology Unit, along with local kids charitable organizations. If you would like to donate you have a couple of options!
Option 1: Online Donations. You can donate money to the unit via Paypal or Venmo!
Paypal: dzhuntsvillelaumnae@gmail.com
Venmo: @DZ-Huntsville
Option 2: Mail a check made out to Delta Zeta with a memo for ACFR/Autumn Chase Fun Run to:
Delta Zeta Huntsville Alumnae Chapter, Attn: Treasurer / ACFR
P.O. Box 835
Huntsville, AL 35804
Option 3: Day of race donation. Throughout the race area, find a volunteer with a donation bucket!
The lives of infants and children in our community and their families are important to us, and we know they are important to you. On behalf of the Delta Zeta Huntsville Alumnae Chapter and the Huntsville Track Club, we hope to see you on race day!
RACE START TIMES
Pre & K Grades Boys 4:00 Girls 4:15
1st Grade Boys 4:30 Girls 4:45
Faculty Men & Women 4:55
2nd Grade Boys 5:00 Girls 5:10
3rd Grade Boys 5:25 Girls 5:35
4th & 5th Grades Boys 5:50 Girls 6:00
6th, 7th & 8th Grades Boys 6:10 Girls 6:20
There is race day registration available! Please arrive with plenty of time before your heat to go through registration, put on your bib, and get warmed up.
Registrations after 9/1 are not guaranteed a t-shirt. If there are extra shirts, they will be available on race day.
RESULTS
Results can be found: https://huntsvilletrackclub.org/all-race-results/
Races
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Autumn Chase Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 17th September 2026 (4:00PM CDT)
Free
OPENS 01 JUL
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