Homerun for the Homeless

Homerun for the Homeless Race Information

<h2><b>12TH ANNUAL<br />HomeRun for the Homeless</b><br /><b>PRESENTED BY MARATHON PETROLEUM</b><br /><b>5K Run/Fun Walk </b></h2> <h2><b>&amp; Kids&#39; Dash <br /></b><strong>PRESENTED BY GEPAR</strong><br /><b>Saturday, August 9,2025</b><br /><b>Southwest University Park</b><br /><b>1 Ballpark Plaza</b></h2> <h2>All money raised will help the Opportunity Center for the Homeless in its care of the elderly and frail homeless, to include La Casa de las Abuelitas and the Abuelos located at the Willie Sanchez Rosales Center.</h2> <h2>The OC is a 501(c)(3) organization and your sponsorship is 100% IRS tax-deductible!</h2> <p><b>When:</b><br />Saturday, August 9TH, 8:00 AM / Rain or Shine!<br /><b>Where:</b><br />Southwest University Park<br />(Clear bag policy is enforced &amp; no pets are allowed inside the ballpark during the event).</p> <p><strong>COURSE: </strong>5K Run/Fun Walk through downtown El Paso.<br />3.1 miles total, ending inside the Southwest University Park.</p> <p><strong>KIDS’ DASH: </strong>Starts at 9:00 AM inside Southwest University Park,<br />Home of the El Paso Chihuahuas. Meet Chico!</p> <p><strong>CHIP TIMING:</strong> Guaranteed for all competitive runners who register in advance.<br />Chip timing is not available for race day registration.  </p> <p><strong>PARKING:</strong> Paid parking is available at city meters, Union Plaza Parking Terminal,<br />and the Convention Center Parking Garage.</p> <p>Nutritious snacks and water at the finish line.</p> <p>Meet our sponsors and their services at our Information Expo.</p> <p><strong>AWARDS AND MEDALS</strong><br /><strong>Trophy</strong> to the top 3 Male and Female winners in the 5K Run.<br /><strong>Trophy</strong> to the Largest Teams &amp; the Most Spirited Team<br /><strong>Signature Medals</strong> to the top 3 Male and Female in each 5K Run age group:<br />12 &amp; under, 13 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 &amp; over</p> <p><strong>FEES                                      REGULAR                             RACE DAY</strong>                                                       <br />5K Competitive Run                $35                                         N/A<br />Fun Run/Walk                          $35                                         $40                                                          <br />Kids’ Dash                                $20                                         $25</p> <p>Team Discount – A $2 discount for each person for teams of 10 or more.  (After the 10th person registers online, the first 9 people will receive a $2 refund.  All registrations after will receive the $2 discount. Team registrations must be turned in by July 25th, 2025. <br />All online registrations will incur a convenience fee.</p> <p><br /><strong>NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR COMPETITIVE 5K.</strong><br /><strong>Please note:</strong> Race is subject to capacity limits and may close at any time once capacity has been reached.<br /><strong>*Registration fees are non-refundable.*</strong></p> <p>Free t-shirt and one (1) El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball Game for the first 500 registered participants. The ticket is valid for the game on Saturday, August 9, 2025.</p> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL EP CHIHUAHUA TICKETS: </strong>Can be purchased at epchihuahuas.com </p> <p><strong>PACKET &amp; T-SHIRT PICK UP</strong><br />Friday, August 8<br />Up and Running  <br />3233 N. Mesa Ste. 205, El Paso, TX 79902<br />10:00 AM to 6:00 PM</p> <p><strong>RACE DAY</strong><br />Southwest University Park<br />6:30 to 7:00 AM<br /><strong>*NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR COMPETITIVE EVENT*</strong></p> <p><strong>All money raised will help the Opportunity Center for the Homeless in its care of the elderly and frail homeless, to include La Casa de las Abuelitas and the Abuelos located at the Willie Sanchez Rosales Center.</strong></p>