Sunday, Mar 23, 2025 at 7:00am
Welcome to the Strides for STEM 5K, the premier run/walk event supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) outreach and community building in the Research Triangle.
Formerly known as NC DNA Day 5K, this event has a proud history of supporting STEM education and outreach in North Carolina. Funds raised from this event will support STEM outreach programs such as the WinSPIRE Research Program. These programs aim to break down barriers surrounding STEM-based careers by allowing high school students to interact directly with STEM professionals from leading research institutions in North Carolina.
Mark your calendars for March 23rd, 2025, for our second annual Strides for STEM 5K. Historically, this event has been hosted by NC DNA Day, but since last year, our outreach support has grown to include the WinSPIRE program. With this comes an opportunity for a bigger, better event!
Strides for STEM aims to unite STEM groups throughout the NC Research Triangle and beyond to promote community, outreach, and inclusivity for all STEM fields. By supporting STEM education and outreach, we can create a more vibrant and diverse community of STEM professionals in the Research Triangle and beyond.
Whether you are a seasoned runner, a novice walker, or just looking for a fun family activity, we invite you to join us for Strides for STEM 5K. Let’s step forward together to support STEM outreach and community building in the Research Triangle!
Event Schedule:
6:30 AM – Same-day packet pick-up (and on-site registration) begins
Campus Y Courtyard, 180 E. Cameron Ave.
6:50 AM – Line up begins
Start Location: UNC Campus, Old Well. E Cameron Avenue. Important race announcements will be made 10min before start time.
7:00 AM – Start Time!!
We are prepared to start on time, so please plan to line up early.
8:00 AM – Presentation of Awards
8 – 11 AM – After the Race
Engage with the local STEM community. After the race is complete, all guests and participants are encouraged to stick around to socialize and interact with the STEM groups represented at this event. Food and drinks will be available during this time.
