Homecoming 5K Fun Run 2026

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Lace up your sneakers! Join us for the Homecoming 5K Fun Run filled with good vibes, fun goodies, and a pancake breakfast! Open to students, staff & faculty, alumni, and the community. Celebrate Homecoming the Warrior Way!

Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Event Start Time: 8am
Race Start Time: 9am
Location: California State University, Stanislaus – Quad | 1 University Cir. Turlock, CA. 95382

Registration Details

The Homecoming 5K Fun Run is open to the community, drawing together students, staff, faculty, alumni, and local residents in a shared celebration of our university community. The race will take place through our beautiful campus, nestled in the great City of Turlock.

This event is open for participants 18 years or older. Animals are not allowed at the race, with the acceptation of Service Animals. No strollers allowed.

Participant
Community Members & Alumni
Currently Enrolled Stan State Students
Registration for the first 50 students is FREE!

Price
$25
$20

  • Homecoming 5K Fun Run T-Shirt
  • Participation Medal
  • Post-run Pancake Breakfast

Please Note: Entry fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

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Packet Pick-Up Information

Participants may pick up their bib and t-shirt at the ASI & SC Front Desk, located on the first floor of the University Student Center, next to the Bookstore.

ASI & SC Front Desk - 1st Floor of University Student Center

Dates: Monday, February 9th, 2026 - Friday, February 20th, 2026
Times: 9am-4pm

Recommend parking in the free 30 minute parking spaces in any surrounding parking lots as parking permits are enforced at all times on the Stanislaus State Campus.

  • Bring a photo ID.
  • All participants must complete the online waiver prior to receiving their packet.

Race Day Experience

Please arrive early. Participants who are unable to pick up their packet in in advance, may stop by the Information Booth prior to the race start time to pick up their packet.

Tip: We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to the 9am start time.

Ready to warm up?
Join Campus Recreation in student trainer led stretches!

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Parking

Parking is free on race day!

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We recommend parking in Lot2 or Lot 11 for easier access to event location in the Quad.

Accommodations

The Homecoming 5K Fun Run is open and available to participants of all abilities. To request an accomodation please call 209.667.6833 by February 1st, 2026.

Event Sponsors

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Contact Info

 

For questions contact the ASI & SC Front Desk via phone at (209) 667-3833 or asi-sc@csustan.edu

Updated: November 14, 2025