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Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States View on map
Nov 07, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

The Philander Smith University Homecoming Inaugural 5K Run/Walk is an opportunity for participants to support the mission of the institution by bringing together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members for a day of wellness, unity, and purpose.  The course is designed to pass many of the city’s African American historical sites, including Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock Central High School and and Dunbar Heritage Association Community.   This exciting event will take place on Saturday, November 7th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on the campus of Philander Smith University in Little Rock.  All proceeds will go toward funding student scholarships and helping deserving students continue their educational journeys.  

Day-of Participants and Virtual Participants will receive (1) Race Bib, (2) Race T-Shirt, (3) Finisher Medal w/Ribbon

Sleep-In Participants will receive a Race T-Shirt

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Running

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Early Registration

Participants will receive (1) Race Bib,  (2) Race T-Shirt, (3) Finisher Medal w/Ribbon

Nov 07, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$20.00
Closed

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Registration

Participants will receive (1) Race Bib,  (2) Race T-Shirt, (3) Finisher Medal w/Ribbon

Nov 07, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Late Registration

Participants will receive a (1) Race Bib (2) Race T-Shirt (3) Finisher Medal w/Ribbon

Nov 07, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$55.00
Open

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5k - Virtual Option

Participants will be mailed (1) Race Bib (2) Race-T-Shirt (3)Finisher Medal w/Ribbon

Nov 07, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$55.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Little Rock, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 9.7° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 19.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 8.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 19.7°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
16.1
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.8mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
74.2%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 7, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 7, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 34m

The sun rises at 6:35 AM and sets at 5:10 PM local time (CST) in Little Rock on November 7, 2026 — 10h 34m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 47 Little Rock events

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