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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 [email protected].
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!