Autumn Chase Fun Run
- Date
- September 17, 2026
- Location
- John Hunt Park, Huntsville, AL
- Distance
- Autumn Chase Fun Run
From the Organizer
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 kid’s 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/
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntsville Intl Ap, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntsville, AL
Population
218,814
as of 2023
Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 81 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Autumn Chase Fun Run
- Date
- September 17, 2026
- Location
- John Hunt Park, Huntsville, AL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Autumn Chase Fun Run?
- Autumn Chase Fun Run is a running race held in Huntsville, Alabama on September 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Autumn Chase Fun Run?
- Thursday, September 17, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama at John Hunt Park, Huntsville, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Autumn Chase Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Autumn Chase Fun Run
Sep 17, 2026