LONGHORN RUN 2026
We can't wait to run with you on the Forty Acres on Saturday, April 18th for everyone's favorite race. Registration is set to open on February 18, 2026.
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Longhorn Run is a student-led 5K and 10K race that welcomes students, alumni, faculty, staff and the greater Austin community each spring. With the support and guidance of Recreational Sports, Longhorn Run unites campus for a unique tradition here on the Forty Acres, with proceeds supporting the student experience through the Student Government and the RecSports Excellence Funds.
Registration opens in
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Opening soon
Registration opens in 5 months 12 days-
Your registration includes: short sleeve Nike Dri-FIT race tee and access to the post-race celebration on race day.
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$45.11
Early Bird Pricing
Feb 18 – Mar 3 -
$50.48Mar 4 – Apr 17
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10K Opening soon
Registration opens in 5 months 12 days-
Your registration includes: short sleeve Nike Dri-FIT race tee and access to the post-race celebration on race day.
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$50.48
Early Bird Pricing
Feb 18 – Mar 3 -
$55.84Mar 4 – Apr 17
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Virtual Runner Opening soon
Registration opens in 5 months 12 days-
Can't join us on race day but want to support this campus tradition? Show your support from wherever you are by registering for this ticket option. Log a run as your schedule permits on race weekend, submit your results online and share with us on social media using #WeRunUT. This registration type includes your LHR 2026 Nike Dri-FIT race tee. You may pick your race tee up yourself during Packet Pick-Up week or you can have someone do so on your behalf. If you would like your shirt mailed after race day, please be sure to indicate the shipping option within the registration questions. Please note: This year virtual packets being mailed will not be received until after race day. Virtual race packets cannot be mailed internationally.
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$39.74
Early Bird Pricing
Feb 18 – Mar 3 -
$45.11Mar 4 – Apr 17
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STAY CONNECTED
We encourage you to stay connected with Longhorn Run on social media for all the latest updates!
Questions? Email our team at longhornrun@austin.utexas.edu.
PHILANTHROPY
Your participation in the Longhorn Run supports the student experience at The University of Texas at Austin. Proceeds from the race benefit the Student Government Student Excellence Fund and the Recreational Sports Excellence Fund.
Resources from the Student Government Excellence Fund are used to equip student groups with the tools to advance current projects or ideas while promoting the ideals of giving and a spirit of service on the UT campus. These funds are allocated annually to student organizations through Student Government.
The Recreational Sports Excellence Fund is focused on placing resources where they are most immediately needed to ensure that UT students have access to the highest quality recreational program in the nation.
Click here to learn more.
REFUNDS
Longhorn Run has a strict no-refunds policy. Runners can transfer their registration to another person if they no longer wish to participate, but we are unable to issue refunds.
Contact information
- Event contact
- UT Recreational Sports / Longhorn Run
- Website
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