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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
University of Utah, Salt Lake City UT
5K · 10K
30–46°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
35–50°F
dry
2024
17–37°F
dry
2023
23–43°F
dry
2022
27–45°F
dry
2021
37–52°F
dry
2020
37–51°F
dry
2019
14–33°F
dry
2018
24–36°F
dry
2017
30–44°F
dry
2016
35–51°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s Race for Campus Safety is an annual, community-driven event dedicated to raising awareness and funds to improve how colleges respond to relationship violence and stalking. Inspired by Lauren McCluskey’s life and legacy, the race brings together students, families, advocates, and campus communities in a shared commitment to systemic change. Participants of all ages run, walk, or volunteer to support the foundation’s mission of enhancing campus safety and accountability.
Event Details
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Location: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
- Website: Race for Campus Safety
- Participation: Run, walk, or volunteer!
Event Activities
More than just a race, the event creates a space for learning, connection, and collective action. Attendees enjoy access to resources, educational booths, live entertainment, cheer squads, sports mascots, and fun activities like inflatable obstacle courses and yard games. Proceeds directly support the foundation’s work in research, advocacy, and programming to make campuses safer nationwide.
Previous Participation
- Last Year: In 2025, we had over 800 participants come together as a community for our race and festival supporting awareness efforts for campus safety.
- Team Options: Create or join a team!
- Routes: Choose from 1K, 5K, or 10K routes.
- Registration: Register early to take advantage of the early-bird rate for 2026!
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