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Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Nov 07, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
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

Join fellow runners on November 7, 2026 for the Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Little Rock.

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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

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Little Rock.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 10.5° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 20.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 10.5° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 20.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
16.4
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
2.3mm

About Little Rock

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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