Live. Laugh. Run. 5K

MAR

28

2026

This 5K in Auburn honors the memory of Sarah Anderson, with all proceeds funding a scholarship for band members. The event features a race at Cater Lawn, post-race refreshments, and prizes awarded by gender.

Sat 28 Mar 2026

Auburn, Alabama

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Live. Laugh. Run. 5K is an annual running event in Auburn, Alabama. It is hosted by the Pi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, a national honorary fraternity dedicated to serving college and university bands.

Purpose and Background

The event honors the memory of Sarah Anderson, a former Auburn University student, piccolo player in the Auburn University Marching Band, and member of Kappa Kappa Psi, who died in a car accident in 2009. All proceeds from the event fund the Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving band member each fall semester.

Event Details

The event is a 5K race. It takes place at Cater Lawn in Auburn. Registration is $30 for the general public and $25 for all current students and Auburn University Marching Band alumni. The registration price increases by $5 starting March 1. Participants who register by February 28 are guaranteed a race shirt.

Refreshments are provided after the race. Prizes are awarded by gender. A PDF of the race route is available for download. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Live. Laugh. Run. 5k