Homerun for the Homeless

13TH ANNUAL HomeRun for the Homeless 5K Run/Fun Walk

& Kids' Dash Saturday, August 15, 2026 Southwest University Park 1 Ballpark Plaza

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!

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).

COURSE: 5K Run/Fun Walk through downtown El Paso. 3.1 miles total, ending inside the Southwest University Park.

KIDS’ DASH: Starts at 9:00 AM inside Southwest University Park, Home of the El Paso Chihuahuas. Meet Chico!

CHIP TIMING: Guaranteed for all competitive runners who register in advance. Chip timing is not available for race day registration.

PARKING: Paid parking is available at city meters, Union Plaza Parking Terminal, and the Convention Center Parking Garage.

Nutritious snacks and water at the finish line.

Meet our sponsors and their services at our Information Expo.

AWARDS AND MEDALS Trophy to the top 3 Male and Female winners in the 5K Run. Trophy to the Largest Teams & the Most Spirited Team Signature Medals to the top 3 Male and Female in each 5K Run age group: 12 & under, 13 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 & over Finisher Medals to the first 800 finishers!

FEES                                      REGULAR                             RACE DAY 5K Competitive Run                $40                                         N/A Fun Run/Walk                          $40                                         $45 Kids’ Dash                                $20                                         $25

Team Discount – A $2 discount for each person for teams of 10 or more.  (After the 10th person registers online, the first 9 people will receive a $2 refund.  All registrations after will receive the $2 discount. Team registrations must be turned in by July 31, 2026.

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR COMPETITIVE 5K. Please note: Race is subject to capacity limits and may close at any time once capacity has been reached. *Registration fees are non-refundable.*

Free t-shirt and one (1) El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball Game for the first 500 registered participants. The ticket is valid for the game on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

ADDITIONAL EP CHIHUAHUA TICKETS: Can be purchased at epchihuahuas.com

PACKET & T-SHIRT PICK UP Friday, August 14 Up and Running 3233 N. Mesa Ste. 205, El Paso, TX 79902 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

RACE DAY Southwest University Park 6:30 to 7:00 AM *NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR COMPETITIVE EVENT*

All money raised will help the Opportunity Center for the Homeless.