Stride for Sophia 5k

Saturday, March 6, 2027

8:00 AM CST

Arab, Alabama

$32.80 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join us for the 2nd Annual Stride for Sophia 5K on Saturday, March 6, 2027, in Arab, Marshall. This heartfelt event honors the memory of Sophia, a vibrant young girl whose spirit brought joy, kindness, and encouragement to everyone around her. As a cherished member of the Arab Knights cross-country and track teams, Sophia's legacy lives on through this charity race, which aims to provide vital mental health resources to families in need. Participants are invited to run, walk, or cheer, all while wearing pink to celebrate Sophia’s love for the color. With every step, we not only commemorate her life but also support Wellstone Inc., a mental health charity dedicated to helping young people and families. Let’s come together to embrace the joy and resilience Sophia shared, making a meaningful impact in our community!

Races

Stride for Sophia 5k

Opens in 1 month

Incl. $2.80 Fee & ?

Event will be at Arab City Park.

8:00 AM CST

$32.80

Organiser's description

This is our 2nd annual Stride4Sophia race. This event is held in loving memory of our daughter, Sophia, who passed away at the age of 15 one year ago due to mental health struggles. Sophia was a bright light from Arab / Joppa area full of laughter, kindness, and witt. She and her twin sister Madelyn were inseparable on the Arab Knights cross country and track teams, running varsity and junior varsity Cross Country and Track together. Sophia had a special gift for making every runner feel included, her and her sister, Madelyn, would make bows for their teammates to wear on race day, and Sophia was always near the finish line, cheering the loudest with that big smile and words that kept everyone going. She deeply loved others and was always there to help when someone was in need. Through this race, we hope to honor Sophias life while working to ensure that other families have access to the mental health support and resources they deserve.Join us for Sophia's Stride Charity 5K to honor her joy, heart, and encouragement on the trails she loved.

All proceeds go directly to Wellstone Inc, mental health charity, supporting young people and families with the hope and resilience Sophia shared.

Come run, walk, or cheer let's celebrate her together.

Sophia loved pink, so lets show it!! WEAR PINK!!