
19TH Annual
Tarleton State 19th Annual Homecoming 5K is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Stephenville, TX, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
Registration Fee:
$10.00 Tarleton Students Registration
$25.00 Early Registration Fee (September 4th – September 19th)
$30.00 Regular Registration (September 19th – October 10th)
$40.00 Race Day Registration (October 11th)
Early Packet Pick-Up:
October 5th - October 9th from 12pm-7pm at the Tarleton Rec Center
Check-In/Walk up registration will be at 2:00pm – 4:00pm on race day inside the Tarleton Rec Center Basketball Courts
Pre-Race Meeting: 4:45pm
Race Starts: 5:00pm.
Race Divisions: Elementary, Jr. High, High School, TSU Students, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Post-Race refreshments & food will be available outside of the Campus Recreation Center
Events
Weather
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
83°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stephenville, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
21,345
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,311 ft
Nearest Airport
MWL
Mineral Wells Regional Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Stephenville than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Tarleton State 19th Annual Homecoming 5K
Oct 11, 2026