Glow Big O 5k Run/Walk

Description:

Join us on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 as Pleasant Valley Cross Country host its 1st Annual Spring Fling 5K Run/Walk. Our race will take place at the beautiful campus of JAX State University. The race will be chip timed and results will be posted after the race. Preregistration price is $25 dollars and will last until March 22nd. After that, price will increase to $30 dollars.

Location:

AmFirst Stadium at Jax State University

229 Mountain St NW - Jacksonville, Al 36265 (north end of the stadium)

Times:

Registration from 8:00-8:45

Race will start at 9:00

Awards at 9:45

Race Award Categories.

-top 3 overall male & Females will receive an award

-Race divisions-top 3 receive a medal in each division

-0-13 age group - top 3 overall

-14-18 age group (male & female)

-19-29 age group (male & female)

-30-39 age group (male & female)

-40-49 age group (male & female)

-50+ Age Group (male & female)

Everyone who finishes will receive a goodie

Proceeds and Donations from this annual race will benefit Pleasant Valley's Cross Country teams and will help to build our running programs as well as help us with our yearly operating cost.

Race Day Information:

Registration and shirt pickup will begin @8:00 and will last until 8:45. We will have tents set up on the grassy area behind the north end of the stadium. (Gamecock Field).You may park in the parking lot behind Kennamer Hall or the North side of the Red Lot (areas outlined in red and yellow). We will Traveling Toms Coffee and Kona Ice set up before and after the race for your refreshment needs.

Please note this is a rain or shine event

“Dee” Pogue Foundation (DPF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a premier youth led/youth driven mentorship program. DPF has a 100% high school to college transition rate (in other words, every high school student who has completed the program has entered college)! Our organization focuses on S.T.E.M. education and is composed of young African American boys, ages 8-12. DPF’s mission is to develop adolescent boys into positive thinking young men through direct exposure and a 5-tier underpinning.

The 6TH ANNUAL DPF 5K RUN/WALK is scheduled to take place on SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH 2026 @ 8:00AM CST. We welcome you to experience our flat terrain, USATF certified course surrounding Zinn Park at 101 W. 14th Street in Anniston Alabama. A portion of the proceeds from our 5K will go to deserving male high school seniors, in Calhoun County, AL, who need a helping hand with pursuing their dream of earning a college degree.

Participants of our 6th Annual 5K Race must adhere to the following list:

• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Race Day registrations, submitted between midnight and 6:29 am, must be completed online. The Check-In/Intake table will begin accepting manual registrations at 6:30 am.

• SHIRT ORDERS: The last day to order a race shirt is 5/31/2026. Submissions must be completed prior to midnight. Race shirts are not guaranteed after this date.

• CHECK-IN: 6:30 am - 7:45 am (packet pickup will occur during this time). For a faster Check-in, please present registration QR Code to Check-In team.

• RACE: Begins promptly at 8:00 am.

• BIB PLACEMENT: Bibs must be visible at all times and placed between the neck and waist of each participant. This is to ensure the accuracy of chip reading and picture identification throughout our event.

Pricing is as follows:

• PRE-EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: All Participants (Jun 15, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025) - $15

• STUDENT REGISTRATION: 18 and under (Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 20, 2026) - $20

• ADULT EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: (Jul 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025) - $20

• ADULT STANDARD REGISTRATION: (Jan 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026) - $25

• ADULT LATE REGISTRATION: (Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026) - $30

THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR EVENT A SUCCESS!!