SAU Farm Road Challenge

Race Overview

The Farm Road 5K Challenge is an annual race that raises money for The Overcoming Adversity Scholarship. The scholarship supports SAU student-athletes with disabilities.

Founders

• Founders: Briston and Carley Rains
• Background: Ran cross country and track and field at SAU (Briston 2020-2023, Carley 2017-2021)
• Inception: Started this scholarship in 2022
• Motivation: Based on Carley’s true testimony of being a student-athlete with a disability (Narcolepsy with Cataplexy)

Race Details

• Location: SAU Alumni Center
• Date: March 6, 2026
• Packet Pickup: Starts at 7:30 PM
• Events:
  • Kids' 1-mile race starts at 8:30 PM
  • Glow for the Gold Relay starts at 8:45 PM (4-mile relay: 4-person relay, each person runs 1 mile)

Kids' Races

• Kids 1/2 Mile Run: Receives a medal and a drawstring backpack
• Glow for the Gold 4-Mile Relay: Each participant receives a medal and a shirt

Awards

• Awards for the Glow for the Gold 4-Mile Relay:
• 1st Place Relay
• 2nd Place Relay
• Most Spirited Team

5K Race Event

• Date: March 7, 2026
• Packet Pickup: Starts at 7:30 AM
• Start Time: 5K Race Starts at 8:30 AM

Participant Perks

• What Participants Receive:
• Shirt
• Medal
• Age Group Awards

Giveaways

Giveaways will be announced throughout the Friday and Saturday events!

Course Map

Course Map: View Course Map

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the cause! We love partnering with businesses, organizations, and individuals to help students achieve their goals.

Click here for more information on sponsorships: View Sponsorship Information

Race Registration

For more details and to register, visit: SAU Farm Road Challenge Registration