step into spring: first annual 5k and fun run
This one-of-a-kind event offers participants a rare opportunity to start in front of the Mylan
Puskar Football Facilities and finish inside WVU’s iconic football stadium, crossing the finish
line on the field itself. Open to all experience levels, the Stepping into Spring 5K is designed to
be welcoming, high-energy, and community-focused.
The event also features a Kids Fun Run inside the stadium, making it a family-friendly event.
celebration of movement. Children aged 12 and under are encouraged to wear the costume of
their favorite superhero or cartoon character or wear a jersey of their favorite athlete. Kids
participate for free when they bring a stuffed animal to donate to the pediatric patients at the
local children’s hospital, turning the race into an opportunity to give back while getting active.
obesity is a growing problem in the Mountain state.
We are dedicated to giving children resources to live a healthy life.
Quincy Wilson - a West Virginia University running back, NFL football alum said, “I think the earlier we can start teaching these kids proper running form, eating right,
sleeping well — I think the earlier you start teaching kids, the better.”
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