HBCU STEM Education Run
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Event overview
The HBCU STEM Education Run - Raleigh takes place on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the House of Many Porches, Dorothea Dix Park, 701 Palmer Dr., Raleigh, NC. The event includes the following distances:
- 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
- 5K Run/Walk
There is also a "Sponsor a Student Runner" entry option.
Additional details
Entry prices listed for the events are $20 for the 1 Mile, $25 for the 5K, and $35 for the Sponsor a Student Runner option. The event raises funds and awareness to improve STEM education and accessibility for Black individuals and supports scholarships and career resources for HBCU STEM students. The HBCU STEMulUS, Inc. is the charity partner; it is described as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on educating, training, and developing students at HBCUs for STEM careers.
The event notes $50 awards for 1st place male and female winners and that dogs and strollers are welcome. The event is not timed. 5K participants receive an official race T-shirt, a four-week virtual training program, a swag bag with a raffle ticket, a runner's bib, and the option to add a commemorative finisher medal. A referral program offers $5 per successful referral. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
