Emory Homecoming 5K
Emory Homecoming 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Decatur, GA, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (57 days to go)
- Location
- Emory University, Decatur, GA
- Price
- $10
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
$10 Early registration is from August 27th through September 30th.
$15 Late registration is from October 1st through Race Day.
On-site registration will be from 7:30am - 8:15am
The walk/run will begin outside the Student Activity & Academic Center and run through Lullwater Park. The run is hosted by Emory Recreation & Wellness and the Emory Alumni Association.
Prizes will be awarded to male and female winners in 5 age groups (21 and under, 22-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50 and up).
Water station and light refreshments will be available.
Events
Weather
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
70°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Atlanta Peachtree Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Decatur, GA
City Elevation
997 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Emory Homecoming 5K
Oct 24, 2026