UTA Homecoming 5K
Updated
Saturday, November 14, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Arlington (500 W. Nedderman Dr.). Distances: 5K. Entry from $20 to $25; the 5K goes from $20 to $25 after November 11.
Course and race notes
Join us for the annual Homecoming 5K!
This year’s Homecoming route is a scenic one throughout the UTA campus. Both walking and running entries are accepted. All proceeds will go to the UTA Emergency Assistance Fund. Open to all UTA students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 14
2026 · in 7 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$20 to $25
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Wed Nov 11 (in 4 days)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sun Nov 15 (in 8 days)
Opened Aug 23, 2026
Race day in Arlington
Weather
65° / 46°F
Typical high and low for November 14, with a 19% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Arlington Six Flags, TX (3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:57 AM – 5:29 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Maverick Parking Garageunder 0.1 mi
- Commuter Parking Lot0.1 mi
- Kalpana Chawla Residents Parking Lot0.2 mi
54 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Connection Cafe cafe0.2 mi
- New York Eats restaurant0.2 mi
- Annapuram restaurant0.3 mi
- Panera Bread quick bite0.3 mi
27 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 13
Where to stay
2 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)11 within 3 mi57 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Parkway Inn
About 6 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Mayflower Motel
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel · Motel6
Hotel 3 of 5: Motel 6 Arlington TX Entertainment District
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: InTown Suites Extended Stay Arlington TX - Central
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Comfort Suites Arlington - Entertainment District
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
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Hotels on the map
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