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, 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

Friday, March 6, 2026
7:30 PM – Packet Pickup Starts
8:30 PM – Kids’ 1-mile race starts
8:45 PM – Glow for the Gold Relay starts (4-mile relay; 4-person relay, each person runs 1 mile)

Kids 1/2 Mile Run receive a medal and a drawstring backpack

Glow for the Gold 4-Mile Relay: Each participant receives a medal and a shirt

Awards for the Glow for the Gold 4-Mile Relay:

• 1st Place Relay
• 2nd Place Relay
• Most Spirited Team

Saturday, March 7, 2026
7:30 AM – Packet Pickup Starts
8:30 AM – 5K Race Starts

Participants Receive:

• Shirt
• Medal
• Age Group Awards

Giveaways will be announced throughout the Friday and Saturday events!

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

Click here for more information on sponsorships: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1940/bp21-a/project.aspx?sid=1940&gid=2&pgid=1033&cid=2833