PIH Engage x AMSA Strides in Solidarity 5K
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Austin, Texas
- Price $6.30
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the PIH Engage x AMSA Strides in Solidarity 5K on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the vibrant city of Austin, Travis! This exciting event is not just a fantastic warm-up for the upcoming Longhorn Run, but also an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global health. With a low-pressure, high-energy atmosphere, participants will run a 5K that directly supports tuberculosis programming in Sierra Leone, a cause that is both preventable and treatable.
Join us at the picturesque UT Austin, where check-in begins at 7:30 AM at the Greg Gym Plaza, and the race kicks off at 8:00 AM. The first 20 sign-ups will snag FREE T-shirts and stickers, while all participants can enjoy complimentary food, including bananas, granola bars, and refreshing beverages. With medals for the top six finishers and trophies for all, this event promises to be rewarding in more ways than one. Plus, don’t miss the chance for local business perks and fun giveaways! Whether you're running in costume or just looking to shake out those pre-race jitters, the Strides in Solidarity 5K is the perfect way
Join us at the picturesque UT Austin, where check-in begins at 7:30 AM at the Greg Gym Plaza, and the race kicks off at 8:00 AM. The first 20 sign-ups will snag FREE T-shirts and stickers, while all participants can enjoy complimentary food, including bananas, granola bars, and refreshing beverages. With medals for the top six finishers and trophies for all, this event promises to be rewarding in more ways than one. Plus, don’t miss the chance for local business perks and fun giveaways! Whether you're running in costume or just looking to shake out those pre-race jitters, the Strides in Solidarity 5K is the perfect way
Organiser's Description
Looking for the perfect warm-up before Longhorn Run and a way to support global health? Weve got you covered. Join us for a low-pressure, high-energy 5K at UT Austin benefiting tuberculosis programming in Sierra Leone and hosted by PIH Engage x AMSA.
Tuberculosis remains one of the worlds deadliest infectious diseases, but its preventable and treatable. Your $5 registration donation directly supports and expands access to early diagnosis and care in vulnerable communities, making a real impact in Sierra Leone.
In addition to the 5K, we have:
* FREE T-shirts & stickers for the first 20 sign-ups
* FREE food (bananas, granola bars, water bottles, and gatorade)
* Medals for 6 winners total (3 women and 3 men)
* Trophies for everyone!
* Potential local business perks & giveaways (shoutout to amazing possible community donors like Cabo Bobs)
* Optional costume run!
This is the ideal shakeout run to get your body moving, your nerves calm, and your excitement up as prep for Longhorn Run! Well see you on Speedway :)
CHECK-IN STARTS AT 7:30 AM AT GREG GYM PLAZA! RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM AT GREG GYM PLAZA!
Tuberculosis remains one of the worlds deadliest infectious diseases, but its preventable and treatable. Your $5 registration donation directly supports and expands access to early diagnosis and care in vulnerable communities, making a real impact in Sierra Leone.
In addition to the 5K, we have:
* FREE T-shirts & stickers for the first 20 sign-ups
* FREE food (bananas, granola bars, water bottles, and gatorade)
* Medals for 6 winners total (3 women and 3 men)
* Trophies for everyone!
* Potential local business perks & giveaways (shoutout to amazing possible community donors like Cabo Bobs)
* Optional costume run!
This is the ideal shakeout run to get your body moving, your nerves calm, and your excitement up as prep for Longhorn Run! Well see you on Speedway :)
CHECK-IN STARTS AT 7:30 AM AT GREG GYM PLAZA! RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM AT GREG GYM PLAZA!
Races
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PIH Engage X AMSA Strides in Solidarity 5K
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 11th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$6.30
CHECK-IN STARTS AT 7:30 AM AT GREG GYM PLAZA! RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM AT GREG GYM PLAZA!
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