Bison Stampede 5k

Saturday, March 25, 2023 Past event

6:30 PM CDT

Opelika, Alabama

$20.08–$32.80 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Bison Stampede 5K on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in the picturesque city of Opelika, Lee. This vibrant event features a competitive 5K race, a fun-filled 1 Mile Fun Run, and a unique 5K Relay option, providing something for everyone! Participants can register on race day starting at 4:30 PM, with entry fees set at $35 for the 5K, $30 per person for the 5K Relay, and just $20 for the Fun Run.

The race will take place on a safe and scenic enclosed course, ensuring a traffic-free experience for all runners. Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to get active and enjoy the community spirit, but it also supports a great cause! Proceeds from the event will fund scholarships for Southern Union Health Sciences students and promote health and wellness initiatives on campus. With awards for the overall male and female winners as well as the top finishers in each age group, it’s time to lace up your sneakers and be part of this exciting day!

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Races

Bison Stampede 5k 2023

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

5K Run/Walk Will begin at Sportsplex, go to Joe's Grocery (along newly built road), loop back to the Sportsplex (2.1 miles) and then complete the 1 mile paved path at the Sportsplex. There will be live music before and after the races. 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

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Bison Stampede 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run 2023

Incl. $2.08 Fee & T-Shirt

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Wheel Closed loop starts and ends on paved 1 mile track at Sportsplex. There will be live music before and after the races. You are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to partake in the festivities. No prizes given for this event. Door prizes will be randomly given away throughout the night. You must be present to win.

6:30 PM CDT

$20.08

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5k or 1 Mile Virtual Run
Virtual

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

You can't make the race, but you want a shirt. :) We will mail it to you.

6:30 PM CDT

$27.50

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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