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Alexandria Today
By the People, for the People
Alexandria Community 5K Supports Wounded Warrior Project
Annual fundraiser features military flyovers, K9 demos, and local food vendors.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:33pm
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The 5K fundraiser will feature military helicopter flyovers, giving the community a chance to show their support for veterans and active-duty service members.Alexandria TodayThe Kappa Sigma Pi-Alpha fraternity and Louisiana State University of Alexandria are hosting a 5K run on April 18th to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The community event will include military helicopter flyovers, a K9 demonstration, and food from local vendors. Over 100 runners have already registered, and the first 200 participants will receive medals and commemorative shirts.
Why it matters
The 5K fundraiser aims to support the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit that provides services and programs for injured military members and veterans. The event also brings the local Alexandria community together through family-friendly activities and showcases the area's military presence.
The details
The 5K race will feature flyovers from Black Hawk and Lakota helicopters from Fort Polk and the Louisiana National Guard. After the flyover, the aircraft will land on the LSUA practice field for public display. The National Guard will also host a children's activity zone with face painting. Food trucks, Chick-fil-A, and Smalls Sliders will provide food options for participants and spectators. The event will conclude with a formal closing ceremony featuring remarks from LSUA Chancellor Coriel, Colonel Robshaw, and a Wounded Warrior Project representative.
- The 5K race will take place on April 18, 2026.
- The military helicopter flyover is scheduled at the start of the event.
The players
Kappa Sigma Pi-Alpha
The fraternity hosting the 5K fundraiser in collaboration with Louisiana State University of Alexandria.
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
The university partnering with Kappa Sigma Pi-Alpha to organize the community 5K event.
Fort Polk
The U.S. Army installation providing military support and aircraft for the 5K event.
Louisiana National Guard
The state's National Guard unit collaborating with Fort Polk to support the 5K, including the helicopter flyover and children's activity zone.
Wounded Warrior Project
The nonprofit organization that will receive the funds raised from the 5K race, which provides services and programs for injured military members and veterans.
What’s next
Organizers expressed a goal to establish the 5K as an annual event for the Alexandria community.
The takeaway
This community-focused 5K fundraiser brings together the local Alexandria area to support the Wounded Warrior Project and celebrate the region's strong military ties through interactive displays and demonstrations.
