Event Description

Give It Back Track is the annual race of the Huntsville Inner City Learning Center (HICLC), whose mission is "To grow our students into Christ-like, lifelong learners and socially responsible citizens through after-school programs focusing on Biblical knowledge, mentoring, and academic support."  HICLC serves students in the inner city community from K – 8th grades.

More than just a race, the Give It Back Track was started by HICLC founder, Art Leslie, as a way to teach the students the importance of giving back to the community. Rather than race proceeds benefiting HICLC, the students select the organization they would like to give back to - this year's race benefits New Futures, a 13-room 501(c)3 (non-profit) homeless shelter located in Huntsville, Alabama that supports homeless families looking to regain stability and reshape their lives. New Futures is the only homeless shelter in North Alabama that allows families to reside in a unit together to maintain healthy relationships to allow families the opportunity to thrive as they seek out permanent housing and financial security. New Futures relies on our community to help support and fund our efforts, from providing food and basic needs for our residents, to engaging residents in life skills workshops and case management and aiding in transitioning towards a “new future” of stability and consistency. . 

This race uses the Liz Hurley 5K course, a certified 5K course, which takes runners through beautiful downtown Huntsville, including the Twickenham and Old Town Historic Districts. The race starts at the corner of Lowe Avenue and Adams Street, and ends at Huntsville Junior High School. 

RACE PACKET PICK-UP:

• TBD

Interested in volunteering instead of running? Contact us at admin@hiclc.org.