UM Runs for Funds...

                                                       Story by: Zachary Ivey

Fundraisers are a common method of raising money for a program, or a cause. One way UM is helping their Undergraduate Research Program, as well as, keeping their faculty, staff, and students in top physical shape is the annual Run for Research.

Some sprinted while others took their time and enjoyed the weather

The 5k fundraiser was first established in 2005 by Dean Mary Beth Armstrong. She, along with staff member Tonja Battle and

UM faculty Doctors Brett Noerager and Cindy Tidwell keep the event up and running every year.The money is raised

to help maintain the Undergraduate Research Program; which has broadened
many students' and teachers' college experience with  hands-on research

UM student, A.J Jackson took 1st place in men's division

studies, scholarly activities and professional projects
that will help future graduates find better careers in the work force.This year's race took place on Thursday

October 29th, 2015. It began at 3:45 p.m outside of
UM's Student Activity Center and followed around

the campus safely back to the finish line in front of the SAC. For extra protection from vehicles in the street,
the Montevallo Police Department loaned a few of their officers to control traffic so runners could

Dr. Karli Morris owned 1st place in women's division

pass through unharmed.There is no age limit in joining
the event, and participants have the choice of either

running/walking the 1 mile race, or the entire 5-kilometer track. This year, every  person who ran /walked in the Run for Research was awarded  a metal at the finish line.

Dr. Noerager passed out metals to all the winners

The metals were also a symbol of thanks for their donation to the university's undergraduate research program .The Run for Research fundraiser is gradually growing every year. Dr.Cindy Tidwell stated that this year's race had the most

participants out of all the previous races; which added up to 70 runners/walkers who donated to the cause. UM hopes to have an 11th race that is scheduled to take place sometime in the fall of 2016.

If you wish to learn more about the annual Run for Research and the Undergraduate Research Program..click here
Want training tips on how to prepare for UM's Run for Research and other running events? click here...