Farm Road Challenge
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Past event
11:15 AM CST
Magnolia, Arkansas
$11.60–$27.50 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Farm Road Challenge on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Magnolia, Columbia! This exciting event features both a 5K run and a fun half-mile kids' run, all taking place on the scenic Southern Arkansas University campus. The Farm Road Challenge is not just a race; it's a celebration of resilience and determination, inspired by Carley Rains, a former student-athlete who is passionate about supporting athletes with disabilities through the Overcoming Adversity Scholarship.
The day kicks off with packet pickup from 7 AM to 9 AM, followed by the 5K starting at 8 AM, and the kids' fun run at 9:15 AM. Runners can fuel up with donuts, bananas, and water provided at the event. All finishers will receive a special medal, and top performers in various categories will be recognized with awards. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic community event! Sign up early to secure your T-shirt size and take advantage of early bird pricing. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of aspiring athletes!
The day kicks off with packet pickup from 7 AM to 9 AM, followed by the 5K starting at 8 AM, and the kids' fun run at 9:15 AM. Runners can fuel up with donuts, bananas, and water provided at the event. All finishers will receive a special medal, and top performers in various categories will be recognized with awards. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic community event! Sign up early to secure your T-shirt size and take advantage of early bird pricing. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of aspiring athletes!
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Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee &
Entries closed10:00 AM CST
$27.50
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Kids Half Mile Run (Under 13 yrs old)
Incl. $1.60 Fee &
Entries closed11:15 AM CST
$11.60
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.
Location
1 Butler Cir, Magnolia, 71753, AR, United States
Farm Road Challenge
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