Paper Chase 5K
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun at the Paper Chase 5K in downtown Huntsville, Madison on Saturday, February 28, 2026! This exciting event not only encourages a healthy lifestyle but also supports a great cause, as all proceeds go to Free 2 Teach, which provides essential supplies for teachers and students in our community.
Join runners and walkers of all levels on this beautifully certified 5K course that winds through the heart of Huntsville. Gather your family, friends, and supporters to participate, and remember, the school with the most participants will win $1,500 for their library or technology needs! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a spirited race while making a positive impact. Be sure to register by January 31, 2026, to guarantee your event t-shirt, and mark your calendars, as online registration closes on February 25, 2026, at 5 PM. Whether you’re competing or cheering from the sidelines, the Paper Chase 5K promises to be an unforgettable experience for all!
Join runners and walkers of all levels on this beautifully certified 5K course that winds through the heart of Huntsville. Gather your family, friends, and supporters to participate, and remember, the school with the most participants will win $1,500 for their library or technology needs! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a spirited race while making a positive impact. Be sure to register by January 31, 2026, to guarantee your event t-shirt, and mark your calendars, as online registration closes on February 25, 2026, at 5 PM. Whether you’re competing or cheering from the sidelines, the Paper Chase 5K promises to be an unforgettable experience for all!
Organiser's Description
The Paper Chase 5K, raises funds to support teachers and children with free supplies through Free 2 Teach. Free 2 Teach invests in public school teachers so that they can equip and inspire every child in their classroom. Come out and join us on February 28, 2026 in downtown Huntsville.
The school with the most runners (family, supporters, staff, friends etc) will win $1,500 for their school library and/or technology needs!
The course winds through beautiful downtown Huntsville and is a partial loop certified with USATF (code: AL18003JE). Runners of all levels are invited as are walkers. This is a great way to run with your family and friends in a casual and fun environment. Due to insurance restrictions, strollers are not permitted on the course.
**PLEASE REGISTER BY JANUARY 31, 2026 TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT!**
**This race will be an in-person event, rain or shine. The race fee will go toward your registration and all funds are non-refundable. Thank you! **
Online registration closes at 5pm on February 25, 2026!
The school with the most runners (family, supporters, staff, friends etc) will win $1,500 for their school library and/or technology needs!
The course winds through beautiful downtown Huntsville and is a partial loop certified with USATF (code: AL18003JE). Runners of all levels are invited as are walkers. This is a great way to run with your family and friends in a casual and fun environment. Due to insurance restrictions, strollers are not permitted on the course.
**PLEASE REGISTER BY JANUARY 31, 2026 TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT!**
**This race will be an in-person event, rain or shine. The race fee will go toward your registration and all funds are non-refundable. Thank you! **
Online registration closes at 5pm on February 25, 2026!
Races
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Paper Chase 5K General Community Registration (Non-School Staff/Student Cost)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
This is the 11th annual Paper Chase 5K race. The course is USATF certified (AL18003JE) -
Paper Chase 5K School Staff and Student Registration
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
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109 Gates Ave SE, Huntsville, 35801, AL, United States
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