Bison Stampede 5k

Saturday, March 23, 2024 Past event

6:30 PM CDT

Opelika, Alabama

$22.20–$38.10 · 4 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Bison Stampede 5K taking place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the vibrant city of Opelika, Lee County! This exciting event features a competitive 5K race, a thrilling 5K relay, and a 1-mile fun run, all set on a scenic, enclosed course that ensures a safe and enjoyable experience free from street traffic. With registration available on race day starting at 4:30 PM, participants can join in the fun for just $35 for the 5K, $30 per person for the 5K relay, or $20 for the family-friendly 1-mile fun run.

Not only will you enjoy a fantastic day of fitness and community, but your participation also supports a great cause! Proceeds from the Bison Stampede will go towards Southern Union State Community College's Health Sciences scholarships, promoting health and wellness on campus. Plus, there will be awards for the top finishers, including overall male and female winners and age group champions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run for a purpose while having a blast with friends and family!

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Mar 25, 2023

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Races

5k - Competitive

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

5K Run/Walk This will include 3 Loops around the Southern Union Opelika Campus. There will be music, inflatables and a rock wall. You are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to partake in the festivities. Door prizes will be randomly given away throughout the night. You must be present to win.

6:30 PM CDT

$38.10

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5k Relay (3 person team) - Competitive

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

Each participant will complete 1 Loop around the Southern Union Opelika Campus. 1 Loop equals about 1 mile. There will be music, inflatables and a rock wall. You are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to partake in the festivities. Door prizes will be randomly given away throughout the night. You must be present to win.

6:30 PM CDT

$32.80

Entries closed
1 Mile Fun Walk/Run - Non Competitive

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

You will complete 1 Loop around the Southern Union Opelika Campus. There will be music, inflatables and a rock wall. You are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to partake in the festivities. Door prizes will be randomly given away throughout the night. You must be present to win.

6:30 PM CDT

$22.20

Entries closed
Virtual 5k or 1 Mile - Non Competitive
Virtual

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

You can't make the race, but you want a shirt. :) We will mail it to you. Send us your photos as you participate!

6:30 PM CDT

$32.80

Entries closed

Organiser's description

YOU MAY REGISTER THE DAY OF THE RACE IN PERSON BEGINNING AT 4:30PM.

$35 FOR 5K - COMPETITIVE

$30 (PER PERSON) FOR 5K RELAY - COMPETITIVE

$20 FOR 1 MILE FUN RUN

All Races will be on an enclosed course free from street traffic. The paved perimeter of the school will be used for the Course. Course Map https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wL_xAjCDchM8i_-RbNyCidNECAM6UVPh/view?usp=drive_link

THIS RACE IS HOSTED BY SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENT. THE PROFITS RAISED WILL BE USED FOR SOUTHERN UNION HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PRIZES TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS ON THE CAMPUSES.

AWARDS

5K - Overall male and female runner and top 2 male and 2 female finishers in each age group:

<10, 10-14, 15 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

5K RELAY - Top 3 Teams

There will be music, inflatables, rock wall, and face painting before and after the races. You are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to partake in the festivities.

T-Shirts: Guaranteed if registration is received by Tuesday, March 12, 2024. If registered after March 12, 2024, you will receive T-shirts as supplies last, in available sizes.

Refund Policy: Refunds and transfers are not allowed.

Day of Race registration: Begins @ 4:30 pm under Registration Tent at Southern Union - Opelika Campus. PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.

Packet Pick-ups: You may pick up your packets at Southern Union in the Health Sciences parking lot on the corner of Fox Run and Bulldog Parkway (formerly Lafayette Parkway) on Friday, March 22nd from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm or the day of the race beginning at 4:30 pm on Saturday, March 23rd under the Packet Pick Up Tent.

All race entry participants are eligible to win door prizes throughout the event, but they must be present to win.

Course Map https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wL_xAjCDchM8i_-RbNyCidNECAM6UVPh/view?usp=drive_link