Rivalry Relay Runs Overnight from College Station to Support Gold Star Families

BY Alan Cundy in Fan Mail on January 26, 2026
An overnight runner holding a USA flag in the Rivalry Relay.

Spencer "Smokey" Payne, MSTC ’25, Life Member, Army veteran and executive director of the Blue Skies Foundation, recently led the overnight Rivalry Relay, a 130-mile trek from College Station to Austin, to raise funds and awareness in support of Army Aviation Gold Star Families. The relay brought together Longhorns, Aggies, veterans, service members, and civilians to channel the rivalry for good. Payne was joined by 2025 classmates Aaron Stieglitz, MSTC ’25, Life Member; Sergio Roman, MSTC ’25; and Alek Salazar, MSTC ’25.

Participants of the Rivalry Relay fundraiser in front of Texas DKR Stadium

 

A runner in the Rivalry Relay, supporting Army Aviation Gold Star Families

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