LOGAN, Utah - Utah State Athletics will host the Aggie Strong Virtual 5k, presented by Nordic Track, Sept. 18-20, and is encouraging Aggie fans to run, walk or hike wherever they may be. Children are also encouraged to participate in the Aggie Strong Virtual 5k fun run. All proceeds from the event will go to support scholarships and resources for USU student-athletes.

Interested participants should register online at www.aggiestrong5k.givesmart.com and pay $25, $15 or $5 as a registration fee. Aggie fans contributing at the highest level of $25 will receive a race bib, medal and T-shirt from the event. The second tier of $15 will receive a race bib and medal, while the $5 tier will receive a race bib. Parents interested in entering their children for the Aggie Strong Virtual 5k fun run will need to pay a $10 entrance fee, which will include a race bib, medal and T-shirt.

Current Utah State students can register for free and receive a free race bib.

Participants are encouraged to share their Aggie Strong Virtual 5k experience through their social media channels, using the hashtag #AggieStrong5k.

For more on Utah State athletics, fans can follow the Aggies on Twitter (@usuathletics) or on Facebook by searching Utah State Athletics.

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