Longhorn Run

APR
18
2026
Join the student led Longhorn Run at UT Austin's Forty Acres on April 18, 2026 for 5K, 10K or virtual options. Support student and recreational sports programs while enjoying a Nike DriFIT race tee and a festive post run celebration.
Sat 18 Apr 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event

Longhorn Run is a student-led running event at The University of Texas at Austin held each spring on the Forty Acres. The event was established in 2010 and the 2026 edition takes place on April 18, 2026. Proceeds from the race support the Student Government Student Excellence Fund and the Recreational Sports Excellence Fund.

Distances

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Virtual runner option, with remote result submission and race tee pickup or paid shipping

Registration and inclusions

Registration opens on February 18, 2026. Early bird and standard pricing apply; published fees show the 5K priced at $40 (early) and $45 (standard), and the 10K priced at $45 (early) and $50 (standard). Virtual registration is also offered and includes a race tee. Race registration includes a short-sleeve Nike Dri-FIT race tee and access to the post-race celebration. Virtual packets mailed internationally are not available.

Policies and organization

The event is organized by a student committee with guidance from Recreational Sports. Longhorn Run maintains a no-refunds policy; registrations may be transferred to another person but refunds are not issued. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k
5 km