Race Information

Homerun for the Homeless
El Paso, TX
City Location
El Paso County
Aug 3, 2024 - Saturday
5K run | kids run
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    11TH ANNUAL
    HomeRun for the Homeless
    PRESENTED BY MARATHON PETROLEUM
    5K Run/Fun Walk

    & Kids Dash
    Saturday, August 3,2024
    Southwest University Park
    1 Ballpark Plaza

    All money raised will help the Opportunity Center for the Veterans Transitional Living Center, a home for homeless veterans, and a program from Opportunity Center for the Homeless (OC).

    The OC is a 501(c)(3) organization and your sponsorship is 100% IRS tax-deductible!

    When:
    Saturday, August 3rd, 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 UPDATE: 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 Chihuahua’s. Meet Chico!

    CHIP TIMING: Guaranteed for all competitive runners who register in advance. The results are posted immediately after the race.
    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 in our Information Expo.

    AWARDS AND MEDALS
    Trophies to the top 3 Male and Female winners in the 5K Run.
    Trophy to the Largest Team & the Most Spirited Team
    Signature Medals to all 5k Run/Fun Walk registered participants in the 5K and Kids Dash Signature 
    Medals to 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

    FEES                             REGULAR                             RACE DAY
    5K Competitive Run        $35                                     $40
    Fun Run/Walk                  $35                                     $40                                                    
    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 Friday, July 19th, 2024.
    All online registrations will incur a convenience fee.

    NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR COMPETITIVE 5K.
    Please Note: Race is subject to capacity limits a 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 for the game on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

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

    PACKET & T-SHIRT PICK UP
    Friday, August 2, 2024
    Up and Running  
    3233 N. Mesa Ste. 205, El Paso, TX 79902
    10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

    RACE DAY PACKET & T-SHIRT PICK UP
    Southwest University Park
    6:30 to 7:30 AM
    *NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR COMPETITIVE EVENT*

    All the event proceeds help cover the Veterans Transitional Living Center, a home for homeless heroes. 

    About the 5K Run/Walk:
    Free t-shirt and one (1) El Paso Chihuahua's Game Ticket for the first 500 participants to register by July 19th, 2024 for the 5K Run/Fun Walk. For additional questions, please contact alazcano@ecelpaso.org.

    About the Kids' Dash:
    All participants in the Kids Dash will receive a medal for their participation. T-shirt for the Kids’ Dash is not included. 

    Teams: 
    The Most Spirited Team & Largest team will receive a trophy and bragging rights! 

    We appreciate your participation in the 11th annual Homerun for the Homeless - 5K Run/Fun Walk and Kids' Dash and encourage you to take necessary precautions while enjoying your time. 

    Social distancing and facial coverings are no longer required at the event. For additional information please https://www.milb.com/el-paso/ballpark/ballpark-guidelines

    How to participate: 
    1. Register and choose one of the three event options:
          • 5K competitive, Fun Run/Walk
          • Kids Dash (1-mile walk)

    Live Event Recap
    WHAT: 11th annual Homerun for the Homeless - 5K Run/Fun Walk and Kids Dash, an event benefiting the Opportunity Center for the Homeless.
    WHEN: Saturday, August 3rd
    TIME: 8:00 AM
    WHERE: SOUTHWEST UNIVERSITY PARK

    WE ARE VERY THANKFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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  • Added to our Directory
    Jun 27, 2019
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Apr 6, 2024
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