Waxahachie, TX
January 26, 2018 | Andrew Hurst
Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) is set to host its second annual Half Marathon and 5k on Saturday, February 3.
The race begins on the university’s campus and then proceeds through the city of Waxahachie. It is considered one the of the fastest courses in North Texas with 85% of the 13.1 mile course on flat ground.
Jason Covarrubias, Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach, says, “We are excited to see how this event has grown. A couple years ago, it was just a thought and now two years later we will have over 100 runners from all over including four states!”
Both races are open to everyone. Along with offering the local, running community an exciting event, it is also a great way to support SAGU’s cross country and track programs. Funds will be used to support these programs. In addition, the half-marathon provides an opportunity for the track team to qualify for the NAIA National Outdoor Championships this May. Other NAIA schools will be competing in the half-marathon.
“A half marathon for many is a feat and I whole-heartedly agree with that, but the SAGU Half Marathon to many is a race!” exclaimed Covarrubias. “This year we have runners from four NAIA universities who are going to toe the line with hopes of hitting the NAIA national qualifying mark and earn the right to compete in the NAIA National Outdoor Track and Field Championships for the marathon!
Races begin at 7 a.m. and are followed by the award ceremony at 10:30 a.m. All participants receive a finisher’s shirt and a custom 3’ finisher’s medal.
Registration for both races is open and racers are accepted up until race time.
To register for either the 5k or the half-marathon, click here .
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Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private, Christian university located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas. The university was established in 1927, and now offers more than 70 associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees on campus or online. More information is available at www.sagu.edu
