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PIH Engage x AMSA Strides in Solidarity 5K

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Austin, TX
2101 Speedway, 78712
Featured distance
3.3 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

A low-pressure, high-energy 5K supporting global health in Sierra Leone, perfect as a shakeout run before Longhorn.

  • Fun
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Join PIH Engage x AMSA for the Strides in Solidarity 5K, a low-pressure, high-energy event supporting global health initiatives. This run directly benefits tuberculosis programming in Sierra Leone, helping to expand access to early diagnosis and care in vulnerable communities. It's also an ideal shakeout run to prepare for the Longhorn Run, offering a chance to move your body and calm your nerves before race day. Expect a supportive atmosphere and a meaningful way to contribute to a vital cause.

What to expect

  • * Enjoy a low-pressure, high-energy 3.3-mile run.
  • * The first 20 sign-ups receive free T-shirts and stickers, plus free food and drinks for all.
  • * Celebrate your finish with a trophy for every participant, and medals for top male and female finishers.

Standout details

  • Supports tuberculosis programming in Sierra Leone
  • Optional costume run
  • Free food and drinks provided
  • Trophies for all participants

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Food & Drink

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The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Looking for the perfect warm-up before Longhorn Run and a way to support global health? We’ve got you covered. Join us for a low-pressure, high-energy 5K at UT Austin benefiting tuberculosis programming in Sierra Leone and hosted by PIH Engage x AMSA.

Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, but it’s preventable and treatable. Your $5 registration donation directly supports and expands access to early diagnosis and care in vulnerable communities, making a real impact in Sierra Leone.

In addition to the 5K, we have:

FREE T-shirts & stickers for the first 20 sign-ups FREE food (bananas, granola bars, water bottles, and gatorade) Medals for 6 winners total (3 women and 3 men) Trophies for everyone! Potential local business perks & giveaways (shoutout to amazing possible community donors like Cabo Bob’s) Optional costume run! This is the ideal shakeout run to get your body moving, your nerves calm, and your excitement up as prep for Longhorn Run! We’ll see you on Speedway :)

CHECK-IN STARTS AT 7:30 AM AT GREG GYM PLAZA! RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM AT GREG GYM PLAZA!

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