In 189 days · Sat, Apr 17, 2027
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When
Saturday, April 17th, 2027
Where
2101 Speedway, Austin TX
Distances
5K · 10K
Typical weather
60–79°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
69–87°F
dry
2025
65–88°F
dry
2024
70–82°F
dry
2023
55–77°F
dry
2022
69–84°F
rain
2021
51–63°F
dry
2020
55–76°F
rain
2019
69–83°F
rain
2018
60–86°F
dry
2017
66–74°F
rain
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About this race
LONGHORN RUN 2027
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, April 17th, 2027
- Location: 2101 Speedway, Austin, TX
- Registration Opens: February 17th, 2027
- Event URL: Longhorn Run Registration
Race Information
- History: Established in 2010
- Format: 5K and 10K race
- Participants: Open to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the greater Austin community
- Support: Guided by Recreational Sports
Purpose
- Tradition: A unique campus tradition on the Forty Acres
- Proceeds: Benefit the Student Government and RecSports Excellence Funds
- Community: Unites the campus community
- Engagement: A fun event for everyone involved
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