NEMS Alcorn State Alumni Race for Scholars 5k
Saturday, April 10, 2027
7:15 AM CDT
Tupelo, Mississippi
$28.13 · 4 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the NEMS Alcorn State Alumni Race for Scholars 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 10, 2027, in the vibrant city of Tupelo, Lee County! This exciting event is not only a chance to enjoy a scenic run but also a wonderful opportunity to support local students pursuing higher education at Alcorn State University. The race aims to raise funds for scholarships, ensuring that many first-generation college students from Northeast Mississippi can achieve their dreams.
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day that includes a Health and Wellness Fair at Fair Park, featuring essential services such as blood drives and health screenings. With prize money up for grabs for top finishers in various categories, including overall winners and age group champions, there's plenty of motivation to give it your all! Plus, for those unable to participate in person, a virtual race option is available, monitored through RaceJoy for an engaging experience. Join us for a day of community spirit, healthy competition, and making a positive impact on future generations!
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day that includes a Health and Wellness Fair at Fair Park, featuring essential services such as blood drives and health screenings. With prize money up for grabs for top finishers in various categories, including overall winners and age group champions, there's plenty of motivation to give it your all! Plus, for those unable to participate in person, a virtual race option is available, monitored through RaceJoy for an engaging experience. Join us for a day of community spirit, healthy competition, and making a positive impact on future generations!
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.13 Fee & T-Shirt
7:15 AM CDT
$28.13
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5k Walk
Incl. $3.13 Fee & T-Shirt
7:18 AM CDT
$28.13
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5k Wheelchair
Incl. $3.13 Fee & T-Shirt
7:15 AM CDT
$28.13
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Opens in 2 months
Virtual 5k
VirtualIncl. $3.13 Fee & T-Shirt
7:15 AM CDT
$28.13
Organiser's description
THE NORTHEAST MS ALCORN STATE 5K RUN FOR SCHOLARS' MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM NORTHEAST MS TO ATTEND ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY. YOUR SUPPORT WILL ENSURE THESE STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE ADDITIONAL FUNDS NEEDED TO ATTEND COLLEGE.
MANY OF THESE STUDENTS ARE FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS ENTERING COLLEGE AND WILL NEED AS MUCH SUPPORT FROM YOU AS POSSIBLE. LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN!
IN ADDITION, THERE WILL BE A HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH 5K RUN AT FAIR PARK. WE INTEND TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING 1. BLOOD DRIVE, 2. DIABETES, BLOOD PRESSURE AND CHOLESTEROL SCREENING, 3. COVID SCREENING AND VACCINATIONS.
PRIZE MONEY WILL BE AWARDED IN THE FOLLOWING OVERALL CATEGORIES: 1ST PLACE $100, 2ND PLACE $50 AND 3RD PLACE $25 FOR THE RUN, WALK AND WHEELCHAIR COMPETITION. 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE AGE GROUP WINNERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS. SEE BREAKDOWN (CLICK HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/Alcorn5KRunforScholars/Page/New-Page).
THE VIRTUAL RACE OPTION IS FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN PERSON. WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER RACEJOY TO MONITOR OUR VIRTUAL RACE. SEPARATE RESULTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR VIRTUAL RUNNERS. PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO THE NATURE OF VIRTUAL RESULTS BEING RELIANT ON DEPENDABLE CELL SERVICE AND HONESTY, THERE WILL BE NO AWARDS FOR VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS. RESULTS ARE FOR RECOGNITION ONLY. SEE THE VIRTUAL FAQ (CLICK HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/Alcorn5KRunforScholars/Page-3)
LEARN MORE ABOUT NEMS ALCORN STATE ALUMNI CHAPTER (WEBSITE https://www.nemsasualumni.org) (FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/nemsasualumni)
LETS EDUCATE OUR CHILDREN TO BECOME MODEL CITIZENS!
MANY OF THESE STUDENTS ARE FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS ENTERING COLLEGE AND WILL NEED AS MUCH SUPPORT FROM YOU AS POSSIBLE. LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN!
IN ADDITION, THERE WILL BE A HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH 5K RUN AT FAIR PARK. WE INTEND TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING 1. BLOOD DRIVE, 2. DIABETES, BLOOD PRESSURE AND CHOLESTEROL SCREENING, 3. COVID SCREENING AND VACCINATIONS.
PRIZE MONEY WILL BE AWARDED IN THE FOLLOWING OVERALL CATEGORIES: 1ST PLACE $100, 2ND PLACE $50 AND 3RD PLACE $25 FOR THE RUN, WALK AND WHEELCHAIR COMPETITION. 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE AGE GROUP WINNERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS. SEE BREAKDOWN (CLICK HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/Alcorn5KRunforScholars/Page/New-Page).
THE VIRTUAL RACE OPTION IS FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN PERSON. WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER RACEJOY TO MONITOR OUR VIRTUAL RACE. SEPARATE RESULTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR VIRTUAL RUNNERS. PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO THE NATURE OF VIRTUAL RESULTS BEING RELIANT ON DEPENDABLE CELL SERVICE AND HONESTY, THERE WILL BE NO AWARDS FOR VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS. RESULTS ARE FOR RECOGNITION ONLY. SEE THE VIRTUAL FAQ (CLICK HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/Alcorn5KRunforScholars/Page-3)
LEARN MORE ABOUT NEMS ALCORN STATE ALUMNI CHAPTER (WEBSITE https://www.nemsasualumni.org) (FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/nemsasualumni)
LETS EDUCATE OUR CHILDREN TO BECOME MODEL CITIZENS!
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Location
Fair Park, 71 Troy Street, Tupelo, 38802, MS, United States
NEMS Alcorn State Alumni Race for Scholars 5k
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