Farm Road Challenge
- Date Sat 9th March 2024
- Time 10:15AM EST
- Location Magnolia, Arkansas
- Price $15.84 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Farm Road Challenge on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, in Magnolia, Columbia! This uplifting event features a vibrant 5K race alongside a fun half-mile kids' run, designed to raise funds for the Overcoming Adversity Scholarship at Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship supports student-athletes with disabilities, inspired by the remarkable journey of former student-athlete Carley Rains.
The day kicks off at the Southern Arkansas University Alumni Center with packet pickup starting at 7 AM. The 5K race will commence at 8 AM, followed by the kids' run at 9:15 AM. Participants can look forward to delightful refreshments like donuts and bananas, and all finishers will proudly receive a unique finisher medal. Don’t miss the chance to support a worthy cause while enjoying a day filled with community spirit and athleticism! Sign up before February 24th to guarantee your T-shirt size and take advantage of early registration prices. Join us in making a difference!
The day kicks off at the Southern Arkansas University Alumni Center with packet pickup starting at 7 AM. The 5K race will commence at 8 AM, followed by the kids' run at 9:15 AM. Participants can look forward to delightful refreshments like donuts and bananas, and all finishers will proudly receive a unique finisher medal. Don’t miss the chance to support a worthy cause while enjoying a day filled with community spirit and athleticism! Sign up before February 24th to guarantee your T-shirt size and take advantage of early registration prices. Join us in making a difference!
Organiser's Description
OUR CAUSE
Carley Rains is a former student-athlete at SAU. As a former athlete with a disability, she understands the adversity that it takes to overcome being a student-athlete with a disability. This inspired her to start the Overcoming Adversity Scholarship upon graduating. The Farm Road Challenge is a 5K and half-mile kids' fun run on the SAU Campus & Farm Road to raise money for the scholarship. The Overcoming Adversity Scholarship is a scholarship for athletes with disabilities at Southern Arkansas University.
T-SHIRTS & PRICE INCREASES
Sign up by Saturday, February 24th to guarantee your T-Shirt size. The price increase will take place on January 1st and March 1st increase $5 at a time for the 5K and $2 at a time for the half-mile kids run.
5K - $25, Jan 1st $30, Mar 1st $35
Half Mile Kids Run - $10, Jan 1st $12, Mar 1st $14
RACE INFORMATION - SATURDAY, MAR 9TH
The Start/Finish and Packet Pickup will be located at the Southern Arkansas University Alumni Center. (Race day registration will be available.)
We will have donuts, bananas, and water available at the event.
7AM to 9AM - Packet Pickup
8AM - 5K Starts
8:45AM - Awards
9:15AM - Kids Half-Mile Starts
New & Better Course for 2024 Race -> https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2427108?units=km
DIRECTORS, SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Briston and Carley Rains are the Directors of the Farm Road Challenge. Briston's running event company, Texas Outlaw Running Company, will be the sponsor of the event supplying race supplies and logistics. In addition, Briston and Carley have partnered with Southern Arkansas University to host this event.
AWARDS
All finishers will receive a Farm Road Challenge finisher medal.
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Male & Female will receive an award.
1st place Age Groups Male & Female; 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
1st Overall Boy & Girl will receive an award for the Half Mile Kids Run
RACE DAY MAP AND PARKING
CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=720330686753091&set=gm.414951540939933&idorvanity=363131529455268] for where to go race day.
Carley Rains is a former student-athlete at SAU. As a former athlete with a disability, she understands the adversity that it takes to overcome being a student-athlete with a disability. This inspired her to start the Overcoming Adversity Scholarship upon graduating. The Farm Road Challenge is a 5K and half-mile kids' fun run on the SAU Campus & Farm Road to raise money for the scholarship. The Overcoming Adversity Scholarship is a scholarship for athletes with disabilities at Southern Arkansas University.
T-SHIRTS & PRICE INCREASES
Sign up by Saturday, February 24th to guarantee your T-Shirt size. The price increase will take place on January 1st and March 1st increase $5 at a time for the 5K and $2 at a time for the half-mile kids run.
5K - $25, Jan 1st $30, Mar 1st $35
Half Mile Kids Run - $10, Jan 1st $12, Mar 1st $14
RACE INFORMATION - SATURDAY, MAR 9TH
The Start/Finish and Packet Pickup will be located at the Southern Arkansas University Alumni Center. (Race day registration will be available.)
We will have donuts, bananas, and water available at the event.
7AM to 9AM - Packet Pickup
8AM - 5K Starts
8:45AM - Awards
9:15AM - Kids Half-Mile Starts
New & Better Course for 2024 Race -> https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2427108?units=km
DIRECTORS, SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Briston and Carley Rains are the Directors of the Farm Road Challenge. Briston's running event company, Texas Outlaw Running Company, will be the sponsor of the event supplying race supplies and logistics. In addition, Briston and Carley have partnered with Southern Arkansas University to host this event.
AWARDS
All finishers will receive a Farm Road Challenge finisher medal.
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Male & Female will receive an award.
1st place Age Groups Male & Female; 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
1st Overall Boy & Girl will receive an award for the Half Mile Kids Run
RACE DAY MAP AND PARKING
CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=720330686753091&set=gm.414951540939933&idorvanity=363131529455268] for where to go race day.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee &
Sat 9th March 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
CLOSED -
Kids Half Mile Run (Under 13 Yrs Old)
Incl. $1.84 Fee &
Sat 9th March 2024 (10:15AM EST)
$15.84
CLOSED
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