The Gold Rush 5K

The Gold Rush 5K

Date: April 11, 2026

Location: 100 East University, Magnolia, AR

Join Us for the Inaugural Alpha Run – Celebrating 50 Years of Brotherhood, Service & Community Unity!

Event Overview

• Host: The Kappa Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Purpose: Celebrate 50 years of leadership, scholarship, service, and community impact at Southern Arkansas University.
• Established: April 15, 1975.
• Commitment: Upholding the fraternity’s mission of mentorship, academic excellence, and service to all mankind.

More Than Just a Race

• Movement: Promote community unity, health and wellness, and educational opportunity.
• Participation: Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, you make a difference.
• Atmosphere: Enjoy an exciting day with music, food vendors, and community booths.
• Fellowship: Commemorate this milestone with fitness and fun.

Fundraising Purpose

• Scholarship: Proceeds will fund an academic endowment scholarship for deserving students.
• Opportunity: Support educational opportunities that empower students to excel.
• Community Impact: Invest in the future leaders of tomorrow.
• Collaboration: Come together as a community to support this vital initiative.

Why Participate?

• Legacy: Contribute to a legacy of scholarship, health, and community engagement.
• Wellness: Encourage physical wellness as part of overall success.
• Inclusiveness: Open to individuals of all fitness levels for an active experience.
• Values: Uphold principles of service, advocacy, and empowerment through this event.

Group Participation

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How You Can Support

• Register to run/walk and be a part of this historic celebration.
• Donate to the scholarship fund and help us reach our goal of supporting deserving students.
• Become a sponsor and showcase your commitment to education and community service.

Let’s lace up our running shoes, honor 50 years of brotherhood and excellence, and continue the mission of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Sign up today and be part of history!

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Kappa Iota Chapter
"First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All."