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' Story

Founders, Briston and Carley Rains, ran cross country and track and field at SAU (Briston 2020-2023, Carley 2017-2021). They started this scholarship in 2022 based on Carley's true testimony of being a student-athlete with a disability (Narcolepsy with Cataplexy).

📅 Race Details

• Location: SAU Alumni Center
• Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
• Packet Pickup Starts: 7:30 PM
• Kids' 1-mile race starts: 8:30 PM

🎖️ Glow for the Gold Relay

The Glow for the Gold Relay features a 4-mile relay with 4-person teams, where each person runs 1 mile.

• Kids 1/2 Mile Run: Each participant receives a medal and a drawstring backpack
• Glow for the Gold 4-Mile Relay: Each participant receives a medal and a shirt
• Awards for the Relay: 1st Place Relay, 2nd Place Relay, Most Spirited Team

⏰ Next Day Events

Saturday, March 7, 2026

• Packet Pickup Starts: 7:30 AM
• 5K Race Starts: 8:30 AM

🎁 Participants Receive

• Shirt: All participants will get a shirt
• Medal: Medals for participants
• Age Group Awards: Awards based on age groups

🎉 Event Giveaways

Giveaways will be announced throughout the Friday and Saturday events!

🤝 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: Sponsorship Information