CLARKSVILLE, TN – The 2021 Austin Peay State University annual Scholarship 5K Run will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Emerald Hill, home of the Austin Peay State University National Alumni Association. Registration will open at 7 a.m.
Mike and Lisa Kelley, who have served on the race committee since its inception years ago, said, “It has always been one of the more popular races in Clarksville, even more so now that the racecourse includes the challenging Emerald Hill. We would like to encourage everyone to come out, run the hill and support Austin Peay scholarships.”
Participants can choose to run in-person on the day of the race at Emerald Hill or virtually on a course of their choosing.
“Participation in last year’s virtual event was such a success that we are excited to bring the in-person 5K event back to the APSU campus this year,” race committee member Tim Leszczak said. “Your 3.1 miles is paying it forward to provide needed scholarships and funding for our students.”
The course at the Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill is 3.1 miles long and certified by the USA Track & Field (TN21012MS). Virtual 5K participants must complete their run between Sept. 2 and Oct. 2 by 4 p.m.
Registration fees for the race are $35 for pre-registration (until Sept. 30), $40 for registration on race day, $20 for APSU students with a valid APSU ID, and $30 for virtual participation. Entry fees for the APSU Scholarship 5K are non-refundable.
To register for the Run for Govs APSU Scholarship 5K, visit alumni.apsu.edu/5k21. For questions, contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@apsu.edu.