The Auburn Engineering Short Circuit 5K will take place, Saturday, March 26, at 8 a.m. A 3.1-mile run might just be the solution to overeating on Spring Break.  Pre-registration has already started and will continue until March 11^th.  To pre-register to price is $15. Each pre-registered runner will be guaranteed a T-shirt, which is included in the registration price.

Runners can also register the day of the race. Registration begins at 7 a.m. the day of on the concourse between the Lowder Business Building and the Shelby Center. Day of the race registration is $20.  T-shirts will be given out while supplies last.

The race is hosed by cupola, the engineering ambassadors. The group is responsible for serving engineering alumni and students. They also are responsible for giving tours to potential engineering students and E-Day.

Alex Crooks, director of the race, said the race will be a great one to participate in.

“The T-shirts for this year are super cute and benefits go to a great organization, Engineers without Boarders,” Crooks said.

Many people have already signed up for the race. Bryghte Godbold, an Auburn University senior, has participated in the race for the past two years.“I have a lot of friends in engineering and they are passionate about the race and the group to proceeds go to so I enjoy supporting my friends and a great cause,” Godbold said. 

Crooks said the weather has been great for the race every year.  “Each year so far the weather has been perfect," he said. "It is not to hot or cold. It is also great just to walk it and enjoy the views around campus.”

Benefits from the race will go to Engineers Without Borders. EWB has made a promise to the village of Quesimpuco, Boliva. They are trying to help improve the lives of the people through many infrastructural projects. Proceeds from this race will help the organization greatly. 

To get more information about engineering ambassadors, the college of engineering, or to sign up for the race visithttp://www.eng.auburn.edu/cupola/short-circuit.html. You can also e-mail Alex Crooks at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).