Longhorn Run
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Event overview
Longhorn Run is a student-led spring road race held on the Forty Acres at The University of Texas at Austin. The 2026 edition takes place on April 18, 2026 and offers in-person race options as well as a virtual participation option. The event features a post-race celebration and provides a short sleeve Nike Dri-FIT race tee to registered participants.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- Virtual run option
Registration and race package
Registration opens on February 18, 2026. Early bird registration runs from February 18 to March 3; standard registration runs from March 4 to April 17. Virtual participants may log a run on race weekend, submit results online, and choose to pick up their race tee during packet pick-up week or request shipping. Virtual race packets mailed after race day and cannot be mailed internationally.
Organization and policies
The event is organized by a student committee with support from Recreational Sports. Proceeds support the Student Government Student Excellence Fund and the Recreational Sports Excellence Fund. Longhorn Run has a no-refunds policy; registrations may be transferred to another person. Applications for the 2026 committee and ambassador team were closed for that year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
