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About

The Sixth Annual Akins 5k

The sixth annual Akins 5k is a virtual Race - benefiting Austin, Texas' Akins ECHS Yearbook** and Akins Student Support Services***. The race runs during the entirety of the winter break.

 

To participate... sign up... then run 3.1 miles ANYWHERE you are... and report your time on this page before January 6.
 

Our 3,200+ students at Akins ECHS are All In - They play together, work together, learn together and support each other through all life - in and out of school - has to offer. We have hosted this virtual race since 2020 in order to purchase shirts for our Yearbook program and help fund graduation needs through Akins Student Support Services.

 

Life is not a sprint, it's a marathon.... and to celebrate that we're hosting our 6th Annual Virtual Akins 5K.
 

Who is this benefiting? 

If you are running this race, you are:

  1. providing the financial means for some of our Seniors to do… well… typical Senior things: things like get a yearbook, take a college tour, have a cap & gown for graduation. 
  2. helping Akins Yearbook students pay for contests and conferences where they can be recognized statewide and nationally for their skills.
  3. assisting our staff in being able to have staff t-shirts.

What will I receive? 

All participants will receive a t-shirt with the "All In" theme, specifically designed by Akins Yearbook.

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES? 

Would you like to sponsor this event?

 

Friend of Akins Sponsorship: (Any amount) 100% of your donation will go to Student Support Services

Business Sponsorships:

$100 - $249: You will be thanked via a social media post including Instagram, Facebook & Threads

$250-499 - All of the above and your logo will be on all marketing materials and on the t-shirt and commercial.

$500+ - All of the above and a 1/2 page ad in the 2026 Akins Yearbook (you design)

 

 

In 2020 and 2021, thanks to our sponsors The just keep livin' Foundation and Manchaca United Methodist Church,  we were able to purchase staff shirts for our Yearbook staff and present a $1,000 check to Akins' Student Support Services.
Since 2022 just keep livin' sponsored us and we purchased staff shirts and presented $500 to Akins' Student Support Services.

 

 

Entry Fees

Students: $15 (+5 to mail shirt)

Adults: $25 (+5 to mail shirt)

Award Categories

Akins Fastest Person(s) - The top finishing male and female who attend or work at Akins High School will be awarded with their names on the plaque as the Fastest Person at Akins for 2025. They will also receive a free 2026 yearbook.

Overall Male/Female - The top finishing non-Akins affiliated male and female will receive an original piece of artwork from an Akins designer. 

Logging Your Results

If you get stuck on any of these steps -- send a message to fortheloveofgo@gmail.com and we'll figure it out!

How to log your results - each individual person must log in as him/herself:

  • Sign up for the race
  • Get moving! 
  • <<<If you don’t have an account on athleteguild.com, set one up – make sure the email address you use is unique to you and hasn’t been used by someone else in your family.  If you need help getting this straightened out, just contact webmaster@athleteguild.com>>>
  • Log in
  • Head to your event page on athleteguild.com
  • Click Results
  • Look up your name and click Update
  • Enter your daily mileage and click submit – results might not post immediately
  • Tell all your friends!
Contact Info

Sean Claes - Akins Yearbook Adviser -  sean.claes@austinisd.org - (512)841-9900

 

*W. Charles Akins Early College High School - located in south Austin, Texas -  is dedicated to preparing all students for success in any postsecondary endeavor. About 3,200 students are attending the school in the 2025-26 school year. Akins hopes to graduate over 600 seniors in 2026.

 

**Currently, 35 students make up the Akins Yearbook staff -  many of whom are in a 4 year Graphic Design program in Akins’ New Tech Academy where they are learning skills in journalism, graphic design and professionalism.

 

***Akins’ Student Support Services offers support such as individual counseling services for support during a time of crisis or ongoing support when needed. They also offer group services and connection to resources in the community. SSS is dedicated to helping Akins students be successful in school and in life.

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