NEMS Alcorn State Alumni Race for Scholars 5K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:15AM CDT
- Location Tupelo, Mississippi
- Price $28.13
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community spirit at the NEMS Alcorn State Alumni Race for Scholars 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Tupelo, Lee County! This vibrant event aims to raise crucial funds for scholarships, helping students from Northeast Mississippi pursue their dreams of attending Alcorn State University. By participating in this 5K run, you will be directly contributing to the educational aspirations of many first-generation college students who rely on your support.
In addition to the thrilling race, attendees can enjoy a Health and Wellness Fair at Fair Park, featuring important services such as a blood drive, diabetes screening, blood pressure checks, and COVID screening and vaccinations. For those unable to join in person, a virtual race option is also available, allowing everyone to participate and support this worthy cause from afar. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while promoting health and wellness in our community. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a day filled with purpose and positivity!
In addition to the thrilling race, attendees can enjoy a Health and Wellness Fair at Fair Park, featuring important services such as a blood drive, diabetes screening, blood pressure checks, and COVID screening and vaccinations. For those unable to join in person, a virtual race option is also available, allowing everyone to participate and support this worthy cause from afar. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while promoting health and wellness in our community. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a day filled with purpose and positivity!
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.
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])
_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.
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])
_LETS EDUCATE OUR CHILDREN TO BECOME MODEL CITIZENS!_
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Fair Park, 71 Troy Street, Tupelo, 38802, MS, United States
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