3rd Annual Zeta Rho Lambda Juneteenth
5K Run/Walk
Alpha Phi Alpha's Mission is to develop leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.
The Zeta Rho Lambda Chapter 5K Run/Walk is a community-driven event aimed at promoting health and wellness while raising funds for a noble cause.
The proceeds from this event will directly contribute to the fraternities national projects which are listed below. Zeta Rho Lambda Chapter has a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.
1. "Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College" (to decrease high school dropout rates and increase the number of young men attending and graduating from college).
2. Big Brothers Big Sisters (Partnership to increase the number of African American mentors for our youth).
3. Project Alpha (to provide young men, ages 12-18 with accurate information on sexual health, responsibility and teenage pregnancy from a male perspective).
4. Boy Scouts of America (To provide character building and leadership training for young men).
These programs are considered the "hallmark" of Alpha Phi Alpha's commitment to service and leadership. We look forward to a successful event supporting our fraternity national programs.
Race amenities include an event T-shirt to be given to the first 100 registrants along with participation medals. We will serve free hotdogs and hamburgers at the conclusion of the race, but, you must register.
CHAPTER GOAL: $5,000
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k Run/Walk
Price changes in 27 days 17 hours-
5K Run (Note: Families of 4 will be discounted to $100 total for the 4 participants. All 4 family members must be entered during the same registration event)
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Register for 5k Run/Walk$34.99
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Mar 1 – Apr 30 -
$40.49
Standard Pricing
May 1 – Jun 20
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Fun Run/Walk
Price changes in 27 days 17 hours-
A non-competitive Fun Run / Walk (Note: Families of 4 will be discounted to $100 total for the 4 participants. All 4 family members must be entered during the same registration event)
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Register for Fun Run/Walk$34.99
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Mar 1 – Apr 30 -
$40.49
Standard Pricing
May 1 – Jun 20
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Virtual 5K
For those that wish to run at their own location and time and still support our effort.
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Register for Virtual 5K$34.99
Early Bird Pricing
Mar 1 - Jun 20
Race Information
This Event will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
T-Shirts guaranteed for All Registrations Rec'd by May 30, 2026 - Others while Supplies Last!!
Awards to Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following Age Groups:
13 & Under · 14-19 · 20-29 · 30-39 · 40-49 · 50-59 · 60-69 · 70-79 · 80+
New this Year!!!
Awards to first "Hero" in following divisions: Police, Firefighter, Educator, Military, Medical/Mental Health Worker
Divine 9 Challenge:
Local Fraternities and Sororities can compete as teams against each other.
Awards to top 3 (5 person teams) based on lowest total times.
Proceeds to benefit the following programs:
1. "Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College" (to decrease high school dropout rates and increase the number of young men attending and graduating from college). These scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need, enabling recipients to pursue higher education at accredited colleges or universities. 2. Big Brothers Big Sisters (Partnership to increase the number of African American mentors for our youth). 3. Project Alpha (to provide young men, ages 12-18 with accurate information on sexual health, responsibility and teenage pregnancy from a male perspective). 4. Boy Scouts of America (To provide character building and leadership training for young men). These programs are considered the "hallmark" of Alpha Phi Alpha's commitment to service and leadership. We look forward to a successful event supporting our fraternity national programs. |
About Alpha Phi Alpha
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc is the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American Men, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The visionary founders known as the "Jewels" of the fraternity, are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelly, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy.
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Course Map
Countdown to event
Event schedule
- Sat, June 20, 2026 7:45 AM - Race Day Registration Opens
- Sat, June 20, 2026 9:00 AM - 5K Race Start
- Sat, June 20, 2026 10:30 AM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- Dana Shelton
- Phone
- 302-632-6968
Sponsors
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