UAH Homecoming Pump & Run 5k is a running race on February 27, 2027 in Huntsville, AL, with an entry fee of $20.
The UAH Homecoming Pump & Run 5K on February 27, 2027 is a unique fitness event on the UAH Campus for college students and the local running community.
Race day registration & race day packet pick-up will begin at 7:45 AM, with the race itself starting at 9:00 AM. The course will the a USATF Certified 5K Course!
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 5 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!
Further questions, comments, or concerns can be directed to Miguel Cortes, Fitness and Group Exercise Coordinator, mac0058@uah.edu & 256-824-5521
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
60°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntsville Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Population
218,814
as of 2023
City Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 81 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.
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UAH Homecoming Pump & Run 5k
Feb 27, 2027