UAH Homecoming Pump & Run 5k
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 9:15AM CST
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the UAH Homecoming Pump & Run 5K, happening on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Huntsville, Madison! This vibrant event is part of UAH's Homecoming Weekend and invites everyone—students, alumni, and community members alike—to join in the festivities. The race kicks off at 9:15 a.m. after registration and packet pick-up, which begins at 8:00 a.m. Don't miss your chance to participate in this USATF Certified 5K Course, where you can earn medals for the top three finishers in both men's and women's divisions.
What makes this event truly unique is the Pump & Run twist, allowing participants to complete bench-press reps to shave time off their 5K finish. Women will press 55 lbs and men will press 135 lbs, with each successful rep deducting 10 seconds from their time! Enjoy refreshments and snacks at the University Fitness Center before and after the race, and be sure to stick around for the award ceremony. After the race, dive into the UAH Homecoming festivities at Sideline at the Slab, featuring free drinks and food, along with a beer
What makes this event truly unique is the Pump & Run twist, allowing participants to complete bench-press reps to shave time off their 5K finish. Women will press 55 lbs and men will press 135 lbs, with each successful rep deducting 10 seconds from their time! Enjoy refreshments and snacks at the University Fitness Center before and after the race, and be sure to stick around for the award ceremony. After the race, dive into the UAH Homecoming festivities at Sideline at the Slab, featuring free drinks and food, along with a beer
Organiser's Description
This year for UAH's Homecoming Weekend The FIT UAH Recreation is partnering with Student Life to bring you the UAH Homecoming Pump & Run 5K on February 21, 2026. We welcome everyone whether you are UAH Affiliated or Not to come out and join us for the 5k festivities!
Race day registration & race day packet pick-up will begin at 8:00 a.m., with the race itself launching at 9:15 a.m. NO new race registration will be allowed after 9:00 am. The course will the a USATF Certified 5K Course [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=3426]! Medals will be awarded to the Top Three fastest times in both Men's and Women's Division and all participants will receive an affiliated event T-Shirt! Race will be chip timed and the award ceremony will commence following the conclusion of the 5k.
During race day registration & packet pick-up participants can complete bench-press reps to take time off their 5K finish time. Women will be asked to complete reps with a weight of 55lbs & men will complete reps with 135lbs. Each successful rep will deduct 10 seconds from their finish time. Participants will be able to complete reps until they fail or they re-rack the bar.
Snacks, water, and refreshments will be provided at the University Fitness Center where the race will start! We look forward to seeing you UAH Homecoming Pump & Run 5K!
Post race participants are invited to UAH Homecoming festivities, Sideline at the Slab from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on February 21st. Free drinks and food for all in attendance. College of Business will be hosting a beer tent for all over the age of 21 to enjoy FREE BEER!
Further questions, comments, or concerns can be directed to _MIGUEL CORTES_, Fitness and Group Exercise Coordinator, [email protected] & 256-824-5521_
Race day registration & race day packet pick-up will begin at 8:00 a.m., with the race itself launching at 9:15 a.m. NO new race registration will be allowed after 9:00 am. The course will the a USATF Certified 5K Course [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=3426]! Medals will be awarded to the Top Three fastest times in both Men's and Women's Division and all participants will receive an affiliated event T-Shirt! Race will be chip timed and the award ceremony will commence following the conclusion of the 5k.
During race day registration & packet pick-up participants can complete bench-press reps to take time off their 5K finish time. Women will be asked to complete reps with a weight of 55lbs & men will complete reps with 135lbs. Each successful rep will deduct 10 seconds from their finish time. Participants will be able to complete reps until they fail or they re-rack the bar.
Snacks, water, and refreshments will be provided at the University Fitness Center where the race will start! We look forward to seeing you UAH Homecoming Pump & Run 5K!
Post race participants are invited to UAH Homecoming festivities, Sideline at the Slab from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on February 21st. Free drinks and food for all in attendance. College of Business will be hosting a beer tent for all over the age of 21 to enjoy FREE BEER!
Further questions, comments, or concerns can be directed to _MIGUEL CORTES_, Fitness and Group Exercise Coordinator, [email protected] & 256-824-5521_
Races
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UAH Homecoming Pump & Run 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (9:15AM CST)
$32.80
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Location
500 John Wright Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805, Charger Union Breezway, Huntsville, 35805, AL, United States
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