EKU Homecoming 5K
EKU Homecoming 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Richmond, KY.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (38 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
46th Annual Homecoming 5K
Register Here: https://mycampusrec.eku.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=30be8811-00fe-4c8d-9ac1-0eb57cf31cb8&semesterId=43bce503-e330-4b51-859c-e03125aa7506
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
42°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Eastern Kentucky Univ, 2 mi from the venue.
About Richmond, KY
Population
35,498
as of 2023
City Elevation
949 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 84 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at EKU Homecoming 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
38
Days to train
- Race
- EKU Homecoming 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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EKU Homecoming 5K
Oct 24, 2026