Races

Join Us for the Inaugural Alpha Run – Celebrating 50 Years of Brotherhood, Service & Community Unity!   The Kappa Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. invites you to participate in our Inaugural Gold Rush 5K Run as we celebrate 50 years of leadership, scholarship, service, and community impact at Southern Arkansas University! Established on April 15, 1975, our chapter has remained committed to upholding the fraternity’s mission of mentorship, academic excellence, and service to all mankind.   This event is more than just a race—it’s a powerful movement to promote community unity, health and wellness, and educational opportunity. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps highlight the impact of Alpha Phi Alpha’s dedication to mentorship, education, and social progress. Expect an exciting atmosphere with music, food vendors, and community booths as we commemorate this milestone with fellowship, fitness, and fun.   Not on

Gold Rush Foundation 5K - Leading and Lighting the Way Join us for the annual Gold Rush Foundation 5K Run/Walk, a dynamic community event centered on health, unity, scholarship, and generational impact. This is more than a race — it’s leadership in motion.  Our VisionTo cultivate a culture of excellence that strengthens communities and shapes the future through education, service, and brotherhood. Our MissionThe Gold Rush Foundation is a legacy-driven brotherhood devoted to excellence in service, leadership, and generational uplift. Rooted in purpose and unity, we empower future leaders through transformative scholarships, intentional mentorship, and meaningful community engagement—honoring our past while building bridges to a stronger tomorrow.  More Than A 5KLeading and Lighting the Way means: Leading through serviceLighting the way through educationBuilding legacy through brotherhoodWhether you run, walk, sponsor, or cheer, your participation advances leadership development, wellnes

The March of Dimes 5K is a philanthropy event presented by the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority of Southern Arkansas University. This event is held in order to raise money and awareness for the March of Dimes foundation supporting the health of mothers and babies. The 5K will take place on the SAU farm road. Check-in will be in the parking lot outside of the SAU track. Racing bibs and event t-shirts (if purchased) will be handed out upon check-in.

We are promoting health and wellness during the Juneteenth holiday. Race proceeds and donations will go towards 2 scholarships (male & female) to graduating high school seniors.  Runners/Walkers Age Divisions Male & Female 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70+ Top Male & Female  Overall Runner and Walker Top 3 Runners Male and Female Each Division Top 3 Walkers Male and Female Each Division Largest Church Team