NSU and RISE Scholars host Founder’s Day 5K

(Tahlequah, Oklahoma) - Northeastern State University and the RiverHawks Initiating Service and Engagement Scholars are hosting the annual Founders Day 5K on March 10. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the NSU Continuing Education building. Two race options will be available: the 1K Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 9 a.m.

This year the race will be Dr. Seuss themed to commemorate Dr. Seuss birthday and to add an element of fun.

The registration fee for the race is $25 before March 4. For NSU students, faculty and staff the registration fee is $20 using the promo code FD5K18. After March 4 and during on-site registration, the fee is $30. All registration fees cover the cost of your timed race and race T-shirt. All proceeds go directly to the RISE Scholars to use in their efforts to give back to Tahlequah Public Schools and for other needs in the program.

Direct donations can be made through the registration form.

To register, please visit www.nsualumni.com/foundersday. For more information, please contact Kaylee Switzer at switzer@nsuok.edu or Arron Edwards at 918-444-3982.