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Thursday, September 24th, 2026
277 Thatch Concourse, Auburn AL
5K
67–85°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
70–89°F
rain
2024
70–87°F
dry
2023
60–88°F
dry
2022
59–83°F
dry
2021
54–76°F
dry
2020
64–75°F
rain
2019
72–93°F
dry
2018
72–89°F
rain
2017
68–86°F
dry
2016
71–93°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Thursday, Sep 24
Rain likely · 62–93°F
Thursday, Sep 24starts near 62°F · 20% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph
About this race
Event Overview
This is a 5K that is put on annually by Omicron Delta Kappa to foster school spirit during homecoming week! Students as well as community members are encouraged to run in or attend this fun, family-friendly event. There will be cake for every runner following the race but the first three male and first three female winners of the race will each receive their own cake to take home.
Event Details
- Date: September 24, 2026
- Location: 277 Thatch Concourse, Auburn, AL
- Race URL: ODK Homecoming Cake Race
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup: September 24th (race day), 3:30pm-4:45pm
Water Stop
Water Stop: Located at the corner of Biggio Dr and Lem Morrison Dr
Race Day Schedule
- 3:30pm: Packet pickup begins
- 4:45pm: Runners make their way to the start
- 5:00pm: Aubie starts the race!
- 5:30pm: Awards presentation
- 5:30pm-6:30pm: Cake is served for all finishers, pictures, etc
Course map
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