When
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Where
Southwest University Park, El Paso TX
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
🏃♂️ 13TH ANNUAL HomeRun for the Homeless
📅 5K Run/Fun Walk & Kids' Dash
📍 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🏟️ Southwest University Park
💵 Supporting the Opportunity Center for the Homeless
All money raised will help the Opportunity Center for the Homeless.
The OC is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your sponsorship is 100% IRS tax-deductible!
🗓️ Event Details
- When: Saturday, August 15TH, 8:00 AM / Rain or Shine!
- Where: Southwest University Park (Clear bag policy is enforced & no pets are allowed inside the ballpark during the event).
🏃♀️ Race Course
- COURSE: 5K Run/Fun Walk through downtown El Paso.
- Distance: 3.1 miles total, ending inside the Southwest University Park.
👶 Kids' Dash
- Start Time: Starts at 9:00 AM inside Southwest University Park.
- Meet: Home of the El Paso Chihuahuas. Meet Chico!
⏱️ Timing Information
- CHIP TIMING: Guaranteed for all competitive runners who register in advance.
- Note: Chip timing is not available for race day registration.
🅿️ Parking
- Paid Parking: Available at city meters, Union Plaza Parking Terminal, and the Convention Center Parking Garage.
🍎 Finish Line Amenities
- Nutrition: Nutritious snacks and water at the finish line.
- Information Expo: Meet our sponsors and their services.
🏆 Awards and Medals
- Trophy: To the top 3 Male and Female winners in the 5K Run.
- Trophy: For the Largest Teams & the Most Spirited Team.
- Signature Medals: For the top 3 Male and Female in each 5K Run age group.
- Finisher Medals: To the first 800 finishers!
💲 Registration Fees
- 5K Competitive Run: $40
- Fun Run/Walk: $40 (Race Day $45)
- Kids' Dash: $20 (Race Day $25)
- Team Discount: A $2 discount for each person for teams of 10 or more.
🚫 Important Notices
- No Race Day Registration: For competitive 5K.
- Note: Race is subject to capacity limits and may close at any time.
- *Registration fees: Are non-refundable.
🎽 Participant Perks
- Free T-shirt: For the first 500 registered participants.
- Game Ticket: One (1) El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball Game ticket valid for August 15, 2026.
🎫 Additional Tickets
- EP Chihuahua Tickets: Can be purchased at epchihuahuas.com.
📦 Packet & T-Shirt Pick Up
- Date: Friday, August 14
- Location: Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa Ste. 205, El Paso, TX 79902
- Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
🏁 Race Day Information
- Location: Southwest University Park
- Time: 6:30 to 7:00 AM
- *No Race Day Registration: For competitive event.
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