UT San Antonio Alumni Association Diploma Dash 5K
About this race
Now in its 42nd year, the UT San Antonio Alumni Diploma Dash is more than a race—it’s a celebration of Roadrunner pride and community. Nearly 2,000 runners will run through the heart of the UT San Antonio Main Campus, all united by one mission: supporting student scholarships.
With your help, we’re aiming to raise over $150,000 to empower future Roadrunners. Every stride matters, and every participant makes a difference.
Cross the finish line and claim your commemorative medal—a symbol of achievement and tradition that you’ll treasure for years to come.
Ready to make history? Register today and be part of a legacy that changes lives.
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Partner with Us!
The Diploma Dash thrives thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors. Their commitment helps us fund scholarships and alumni programs, making every mile matter for Roadrunners. With packages starting at just $1,000, join us in celebrating the organizations that make this tradition possible! Contact us at alumnipartner@utsa.edu for more information.
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Alumni Association Membership Discount
Current members will receive an email with a special discount link on Tuesday, December 1st. If you did not receive the email, please contact us at alumni@utsa.edu.
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Race Day Info
- Start Line Location: Convocation Center (UT San Antonio Main Campus)
- Festival Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
- Race Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Parking: Free, in front of Convocation Center
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Packet Pick-Up
- Date: February 25th & 26th
- Location: Smokey Mo's TX BBQ (UTSA Location)
- 6010 UTSA Boulevard #106
- San Antonio, TX 78249
- Time: 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
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Volunteers Needed
Shift details coming soon.
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Individual Runner (UT San Antonio Alumni Member)
Student Runner
- Ages 12 and up - UT San Antonio Students
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in San Antonio, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:01 AM and sets at 6:31 PM local time (CST) in San Antonio on February 27, 2027 — 11h 30m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 251 San Antonio events
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