Longhorn Run
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Longhorn Run 2026
Longhorn Run 2026 is scheduled for April 18, 2026 at The University of Texas at Austin, on the Forty Acres. The event is a student-led spring race that welcomes students, alumni, faculty, staff and the greater Austin community. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
Registration, virtual option, philanthropy and policies
Registration opens on February 18, 2026. Regular registration for in-person entries includes a short sleeve Nike Dri-FIT race tee and access to the post-race celebration. A virtual runner option is available for those who cannot attend in person; virtual participants log a run on race weekend, submit results online, and receive a race tee. Virtual packet pickup may be done during Packet Pick-Up week by the registrant or by a designated person; mailing is available but mailed virtual packets will not be received until after race day and cannot be mailed internationally.
Proceeds from the race benefit the Student Government Student Excellence Fund and the Recreational Sports Excellence Fund. Longhorn Run has a strict no-refunds policy; registrations may be transferred to another person. The event is organized by UT Recreational Sports / Longhorn Run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.