The Pi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi will be hosting its annual Sarah Anderson Live.Laugh.Run. 5K on April 13th, 2024. Kappa Kappa Psi is a national honorary fraternity dedicated to serving college and university bands across the country.

In November of 2009, Sarah Anderson lost her life in a tragic car accident. Sarah was a sophomore studying to go to veterinarian school at Auburn University, a piccolo player in the Auburn University Marching Band (AUMB), and a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi.

In honor of her memory, the Pi chapter will be using all proceeds to fund the Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship that is granted to a deserving band member at the end of each fall semester. The recipient will be someone who best exhibits the qualities of our fraternity and who shares the same positive attitude and love for life that Sarah Anderson had.

Registration is $30 for the general public and $25 for ALL current and alumni AUMB members. Registration will increase by $5 starting April 7th, but you must register by March 30th to be guaranteed a shirt. Refreshments will be given out after the race.

For the first time in SAM 5K history we are including a little friendly team competition between our directors, Dr. Corey Spurlin, Director of Athletic Bands, and Dr. Nikki Gross, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands. You can choose to run for TEAM Spurlin vs. TEAM Gross! The team with the fastest average time will be declared the winner of the team competition. Individual times will be recorded and provided to each participant as well. After the event, each of the teams will get a picture with their director as a memento. Teams will be decided the week of the race based on individual preference. Participants will be contacted in early April to specify their team preference. If you register on or after April 7th, there is no guarantee you will be assigned to the team of your choice.

For the virtual option please email your time and route to alc0148@auburn.edu by 11 AM CDT on April 13th, 2024! A running app such as Strava (or any that can record your time and route on your phone) can help you get this info. Thank you and War Eagle!