Spring Carnival 5K FAQ
What is a 5K?
A 3.1 mile run or walk. This year, we will offer virtual and in-person participation; please select only one option.
How do I register for the virtual 5K?
Register yourself and anyone in your family (ages 13+) at https://crowdfunding.cmu.edu/pages/virtual-5k.
How much does it cost to participate in the virtual 5K?
$10 for students.
$20 for everyone else.
The virtual Spring Carnival 5K can be completed anytime during Carnival Weekend, from Thursday, April 7th at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, April 10th at 11:59 p.m.
The in-person event will take place at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, April 10th.
How will you track my time and distance?
We will track you in the virtual 5K through the CMU Spring Carnival 5K Club in the Strava app! Download the free Strava app and join our club. Be sure to also friend our Scotty Dog account. The in-person event will have a different tracking option, but we will be tracking times.
Where should I run/walk/skip/stroll my virtual 5K?
Complete the 3.1 miles where it’s convenient. In a public park, around a track, on a treadmill or on a route from the Strava app or using a separate route mapping app such as Map My Run. Be sure to stay safe and keep others safe, too, by following all social distancing guidelines in your area.
I’ve registered for the 5K. Now what?
- Train with our athletes
- Follow the Carnegie Mellon University Alumni Association:
- Download your race bib and start getting creative!
- Create a sign to support your fellow Tartans as they complete the 3.1 miles.
- Get ready for the social media challenges!
What groups are participating in the 5K Challenge?
Reunion Class Years
1st Year Reunion
Classes of 2020 & 2021
5th Year Reunion
Classes of 2016 & 2017
10th Year Reunion
Classes of 2011 & 2012
15th Year Reunion
Classes of 2006 & 2007
20th Year Reunion
Classes of 2001 & 2002
25th Year Reunion
Classes of 1996 & 1997
30th Year Reunion
Classes of 1991 & 1992
35th Year Reunion
Classes of 1986 & 1987
40th Year Reunion
Classes of 1981 & 1982
45th Year Reunion
Classes of 1976 & 1977
50th Year Reunion
Classes of 1970, 1971 & 1972
55th Year Reunion
Class of 1966
Regional Networks
Arizona
Atlanta
Austin
Boston
Charlotte
Chicago
Cincinnati
Columbus
Dallas/Ft. Worth
Denver
Detroit and Southeast Michigan
Greater Maryland
Houston
Los Angeles
Nashville
New Jersey
New York Metro
North Carolina
Northeast Ohio
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Portland
Rochester
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
South Florida
St. Louis
Tampa/St. Petersburg
Washington, D.C.
Where does my donation go?
All gifts made via Spring Carnival 5K registration will be directed to the fund of your choice. Some options include your regional network and the Student Food Insecurity Fund.
My regional network or reunion class year aren’t listed. Can I still participate?
Yes! Participate by making a gift directly to the area most important to you!
What does the winning group receive?
As an added incentive, if your reunion class or regional network wins the Spring Carnival 5K Challenge, we’ll send* you a prize pack.
*Residents of the contiguous United States, Alaska and Hawaii only.
What is the Virtual 5K social media challenge?
Using your public Facebook, Instagram or Twitter accounts, post a photo of you for the categories below. Be sure to use #SpringCarnival5K, #CMUCarnival and #CMUReunions to tag your photos. If you do not have public social media accounts and still want to participate, send your photos with categories to alumni-networks@andrew.cmu.edu to be entered in the challenge.
- Best 5K Outfit
- Most Tartan Pride
- Most Creative Bib
- Most Creative Support Sign
- Best Pet Participation Photo
- Best Family Photo
- Best In-Person Course Photo
- Best Post Race Photo
I would like to volunteer to help with my reunion or regional network. Whom should I contact?
Reunions: Lindie Droulia
Regional Networks: Dana Bekavac
When will we receive our Spring Carnival 5K swag?
The sooner you register, the sooner your swag will be mailed for the Virtual Spring Carnival 5K. All runners participating on campus in-person will pick up their swag Friday, Saturday or Sunday before the event. Winners of the Spring Carnival 5K, 5K Giving Challenge and social media challenges will be announced after Spring Carnival and Reunion Weekend commences. Prizes for those winners will be shipped after the announcement.
Please reference the registration pages for additional details and information about all of the Spring Carnival 5K events.