Paper Chase 5K

  • Date Fri 27th February 2026
  • Time 8:00AM CST
  • Location Huntsville, Alabama
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Paper Chase 5K on Friday, February 27, 2026, in beautiful downtown Huntsville, Madison! This vibrant event not only promises an enjoyable race experience for participants of all levels but also plays a vital role in supporting our local educators and students. The Paper Chase 5K, a fun and inspiring community gathering, raises funds for Free 2 Teach, which equips public school teachers with essential supplies to inspire every child in their classroom.

The race features a scenic, USATF-certified course that winds through the heart of Huntsville, making it a perfect outing for families, friends, and supporters alike. Not only will participants have the chance to enjoy a great run or walk together, but schools also compete for fantastic prizes, with the school boasting the most runners winning $1,500 for their library or technology needs! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference in our community while enjoying a fun-filled day. Be sure to register by January 31, 2025, to guarantee your race t-shirt and mark your calendars for packet pickup on February 21, 2025. Let’s come together to celebrate education and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

The Paper Chase 5K, Presented by the EZBO Foundation, 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. The race brings together teachers, administrators, students and community members all with the aim of supporting education in our county. Come out and join us on February 22, 2025 in downtown Huntsville. We are excited to come together as a community and support teachers and students! The school with the most runners (family, supporters, staff, friends etc) will win $1,500 for their school library and/or technology needs! The school in second place will earn $500 and third place school, $250. Everyone is a winner however, because every time a teacher shops with us, they leave with an average $400 in their carts! Thank you for supporting this us!

PACKET PICKUP will be at Fleet Feet in Jones Valley on Friday February 21st from 10am-7pm. You can pick up packets for your group. You can also get your packet the morning of the race. Please arrive early if you plan to do this so you can get your packet by 7:45 am. The start line is at Franklin and Gates. Map attached.

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, 2025 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 21, 2024!

Races

  • Paper Chase 5K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 27th February 2026 (8:00AM CST)

    $32.80

    OPENS 15 SEP
    This is the 10th annual Paper Chase 5K race. The course is USATF certified (AL18003JE)
  • Paper Chase 5K School Registration

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Fri 27th February 2026 (8:00AM CST)

    $32.80

    OPENS 15 SEP

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Location

109 Gates Ave SE, Huntsville, 35801, AL, United States

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