Now in its 12th year, The HBCU Alumni Alliance Run/Walk is proud to be back for another spectacular event. We've received your feedback loud and clear and will continue to focus on what makes this run/walk a great event. As such, we are excited to announce that the race will remain in the morning! Join us as we raise much needed scholarship dollars for students in Metro-Atlanta. Over the past eleven years, our participants and sponsors have helped raised over $1.4 million! Please help us continue this movement and register today and also consider pledging your support as well. Together, we can do more to support our future generation.
- The 5K is a USA Certified Track and Field course
- This event is open to everyone
- All registrations are final
- This is a rain or shine event
Please note, this is a 100% volunteer fundraiser and 100% of the proceeds go towards Metro-Atlanta students attending or headed to an HBCU. ALL ENTRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Thank you for your support.
For sponsorship or vendor opportunities, please contact danielwford@comcast.net.
Please visit our FAQs for more info on the race before registering. Don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram!
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO READ ALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE RUN/WALK BEFORE REGISTERING (ROUTE IS BELOW)! WE ASSURE YOU THAT MOST IF NOT ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED.
THANK YOU!
Registration fees
5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
2019 Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K Run Walk
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$25.00
Early Bird Pricing
Feb 14 – Apr 30 -
$30.00
Regular Registration
May 1 – May 31 -
$35.00
Last Chance
Jun 1 – Jun 20
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Kids Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
12 and under
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$15.00Feb 14 – Jun 20
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Virtual HBCU Runner Closed
Online registration closed-
Can't make it to the race this year? Sign up as a virtual runner and we will mail you your t-shirt and bib - you'll run with us in spirit and support the HBCU Alumni Alliance! Please note: to receive your packet prior to the race day, please register by 5/26. Otherwise, you will receive your packet after the race. If you select this option, you will not be timed. Thank you for your support!
- Online registration closed
RACE ROUTE
Pledge and Fundraising
Help us exceed donation goals this year!
You don't have to run to get involved! You can also DONATE to the cause or make a PLEDGE to a runner or a team and encourage your friends and family to run/walk.
You can even PROMOTE this event and get paid without registering or get referral fees after you register. There are so many ways to help out with this great cause. Pick the ones that work best for you. But most importantly, get involved!
Once you register, please pledge or donate. Contact your company or SEARCH HERE to see if your company has a matching gift program. For assistance in adding the Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance (AHBCUAA) Charity to your company's matching gift program, please contact blueroseconsultingllc@gmail.com or even better, post your question on our Facebook Fan page: HBCU Run Walk
Registration Details
The race has been moved back to the morning! The race now starts at 8am at Piedmont Park on June 29th. And we now include your t-shirt along with your bib/chip if you elect to have your packet mailed to you.
FINAL DAY TO REGISTER TO HAVE YOUR PACKET (T-SHIRT AND BIB/CHIP) MAILED TO YOU
FRIDAY MAY 24TH, 2019
FINAL DAY TO REGISTER ONLINE
THURSDAY JUNE 20TH, 2019
PACKET PICK-UP LOCATIONS (bib/chip and t-shirt)
SATURDAY JUNE 22ND, 2019
11am-6pm
RoadRunner Buckhead
3756 Roswell Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
SUNDAY JUNE 23RD, 2019
11am-6pm
RoadRunner Buckhead
3756 Roswell Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
Packets must be picked up prior to race day unless you selected the mail packet option. While you are at packet pick up, make sure to grab some new shoes or other running merchandise. There will be a coupon off of a RoadRunner merchandise. You will be able to register at this location if you have not done so online.The fee for registration at packet pickup is $40.
If you did not pick up your packet during packet pick and you did not elect to have your packet mailed, please stop by the Customer Service table on race day. Please note there is a possibility you may not receive your packet before the start of the race. Do not arrive before 7am as we will not be prepared by this time. We recommend you have your packet mailed to you to avoid the lines. If you decide to pick up your packet, please pick it up or arrange for your packet to be picked up during the designated packet pick up times.
TEAMS
If you like, you can create a team or select from an existing team. MAKE SURE TO CHECK FOR AN EXISTING TEAM FIRST BEFORE CREATING A NEW TEAM! When you set up a team, don't forget to personalize the page by adding an image and updating the donation goal for your team. Thank you.
Race Day
PACKET PICKUP ON RACE DAY
You will be able to register on race day. To ensure you receive your packet before the race starts, please register by the online registration close date and pick up your packet during packet pick up or you can select the mail my bib option and pick up your t-shirt on race day. Please note: If you do not pick up your bib during packet pick up or do not select the mail my bib option , you may not recieve your packet prior to the race starting.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Race day registrations are $45. You will receive a t-shirt and a bib however we cannot guarentee you will be timed.
T-SHIRT PICKUP
You will be able to pick up your t-shirts when you pick up your bib/chips unless you opted to have your packet mailed to you. You or a designate with your details must be present to pick up your t-shirt.
PARKING
WE ENCOURAGE CARPOOLING!!! Limited parking is available at the park but we strongly recommend carpooling, using public transportation or other services. There are several services such as Uber, Lyft, cab or MARTA that can transport you to/from the Park. Please see the parking map below for restricted parking locations through out the neighborhood.
CHILDREN ARE WELCOME SO BRING OUT THE STROLLERS!
BOOK SCHOLARSHIP GIVE-A-WAY
If you will be attending one of the participating HBCUs in the Fall, you qualify for the $250 Book Scholarship Raffle. Visit the Customer Service Desk to enter.
POST RACE ACTIVITIES
Be sure to stick around after the race to enjoy the Alumni Village and sponsor giveaways!
RECYCLING
There will be recycling bins on site so please be sure to drop your empty water bottles into the appropriate bins to help us Go Green!
T-SHIRT SALES
We'll be selling commemorative vintage t-shirts for $5.00 each. This year's T-Shirts will be sold at $20 each. Please visit the Customer Service desk to purchase.
Sponsors
"Same Park, Same Location" - ALUMNI ROW
IT HAS BEEN 2 WHOLE YEARS!
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Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Mary Robinson | $3,000.00 |
| 2 | Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter - Jeans for Green (HBCU) | $1,500.00 |
| 3 | Jared L. Boyden | $500.00 |
| 4 | Reverend Paul Easley, Sr. | $500.00 |
| 5 | William Watkins | $500.00 |
| 6 | Rhonda Matheison | $500.00 |
| 7 | Phyllis (Brown) Watkins | $500.00 |
| 8 | Lenora Cordell | $500.00 |
| 9 | Lenora Cordell | $500.00 |
| 10 | Anonymous | $500.00 |
Top teams
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WVSU - Atlanta Chapter$10,570.00 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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UAO / AKARaised:$5,633.00 |
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LEO/AKARaised:$4,260.00 |
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1903 Albany State Golden Ramily$2,100.00 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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#MyASU Metro Atlanta Alumni Chapter Hornets$2,000.00 Raised$600.00 Goal |
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Fayetteville State University - Atlanta Alumni ChapterRaised:$1,775.00 |
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TSU Atlanta Chapter$1,732.00 Raised$10,000.00 Goal |
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King-Mullins ‘04Raised:$1,275.00 |
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Xavier Rockin' Rims$1,200.00 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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The Real TSU - Texas Southern Univ Atlanta Alumni Chapter$1,080.00 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for YLonne
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YLonne SwailsRaised: $2,380.00 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Vonda
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Vonda Randall$1,701.00 Raised$1,200.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Noran
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Noran Moffett$1,375.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Erin
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Erin King-Mulli...$1,250.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Marsha
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Marsha Taylor$1,100.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 6 |
View fundraiser page for Kimberly
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Kimberly Holmes$905.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 7 |
View fundraiser page for Tamara
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Tamara Nelson$875.00 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 8 |
View fundraiser page for Melissa
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Melissa Bickham$863.00 Raised$800.00 Goal |
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| 9 |
View fundraiser page for Karen
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Karen Bryant$860.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Jacqueline
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Jacqueline Gatewood$849.06 Raised$750.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sat, June 29, 2019 6:45 AM - Pre-Race Show Begins
- Sat, June 29, 2019 7:15 AM - Warm Up
- Sat, June 29, 2019 7:30 AM - Walk to Starting line
- Sat, June 29, 2019 8:00 AM - Race Begins
- Sat, June 29, 2019 8:40 AM - Runner Awards
- Sat, June 29, 2019 9:00 AM - Cool Down
- Sat, June 29, 2019 9:30 AM - Recognition & Scholarships
- Sat, June 29, 2019 10:00 AM - Closing Remarks
Contact information
- Event contact
- Joe & Erinn Rowell, Race Directors
- Phone
- +1-678-607-5830
- Website
- Visit website
