Purple Iron 5K
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Purple Iron 5K
The Purple Iron 5K is an event presented by the Sigma Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., a South Florida chapter founded in 1939. It includes an in-person 5K race in Miami, Florida, plus a virtual participation option. The event supports three program areas: scholarships for students, raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and community health and fellowship.
Registration details in the organizer materials show an in-person registration fee of $50 with registration opening August 22, 2026 and closing September 6, 2026. The virtual participation fee is $30 with registration opening September 1, 2026 and closing November 14, 2026.
Pre-race packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026 at the Omega Activity Center in Opa-locka, Florida. Packets for pre-registered participants include an official event shirt, race bib, and other items provided by the organizers.
The event is planned to proceed rain or shine. Materials note that the chapter has a long history of community service and frames the race as a community activity aligned with educational support, illness awareness, and local engagement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
