Oakwood University 5K

Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Hunstville, AL; 7000 Adventist Blvd NW, 35896
Type: VIRTUAL

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Experience Oakwood University's historic campus and vibrant community during Alumni Weekend, supporting scholarships with every step.

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Scenic
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

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College & Campus
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, cause-driven runners

Join the Oakwood University 5K during Alumni Weekend for a meaningful run or walk through the historic campus in Huntsville, Alabama. This event celebrates health, heritage, and purpose, inviting alumni, students, and supporters to experience Oakwood’s beautiful grounds and vibrant community. The scenic course winds through the heart of the university, offering a unique chance to reconnect and give back. Your participation directly supports scholarships and campus initiatives, fostering the next generation of leaders. It's a memorable tradition whether you're aiming for a personal best or enjoying a relaxed walk.

What to expect

Enjoy a scenic campus course winding through historic landmarks.
Support scholarships and campus initiatives with your participation.
Receive an official race t-shirt if registered by March 13th.

Standout details

Alumni Weekend celebration
Supports scholarships & campus initiatives
Scenic campus course
Historically Black institution heritage

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 5, 8:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Jan 27, 2026, 2:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 13, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 5, 8:00 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Jan 27, 2026, 2:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 5, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 5, 8:00 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Feb 5, 2026, 8:57 AM EST · Closes Apr 5, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

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3.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 5, 8:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Feb 5, 2026, 8:57 AM EST · Closes Apr 5, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

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Walkers welcome

From the organizer

Capital Sprints presents the Oakwood University 5K, sponsored by the Oakwood University Centennial Class of 1996 and the 130th Class of 2026.

Join alumni, students, friends, and supporters for the Oakwood University 5K, a special Alumni Weekend celebration of health, heritage, and purpose, right on the campus of Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama. This scenic campus course winds through the heart of the university, offering runners and walkers a chance to experience Oakwood’s beautiful grounds, historic landmarks, and vibrant community in a whole new way.

Founded in 1896 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to educate newly freed African Americans in the South, Oakwood University has long stood as a beacon of academic excellence, Christian education, and service. As a historically Black institution, Oakwood continues to live out its timeless motto: “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve.”

Whether you’re coming back to campus for Alumni Weekend, chasing a new personal best, or enjoying a relaxed walk with classmates and friends, the Oakwood University 5K is a chance to reconnect, celebrate, and give back. Your participation helps support scholarships, campus initiatives, and the next generation of Oakwood leaders who are being prepared to serve God and humanity.

All participants registered by March 13th are guaranteed to receive an official race t-shirt. Don’t miss out on being part of this memorable Alumni Weekend tradition!

Race starts at 8:00am

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