The Race 2026 Race Information

<h1><span style="color:#ced4d9">#THERACE2026 #ROOTED</span></h1> <h1><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 );font-size:14pt"><a style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )" href="http://www.theraceuc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.theraceuc.com</a>  - &#64;therace_uc on IG  - &#64;TheRaceUC on Facebook - &#64;the.race25 on TikTok</span></h1> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">The Race 2026: ROOTED</span></strong></h3> <p><br /><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">The Race 2026 is coming, and this year we are celebrating what keeps us grounded and growing strong. Year 9 centers on being ROOTED in community, culture, and purpose. Since 2018, The Race has built a powerful foundation of wellness, unity, economic impact, and cultural pride, and we are excited to honor those roots as we continue to evolve.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">The Race weekend offers more than a run. It is a high energy experience focused on connection and impact. Participants can enjoy a vibrant expo, a world class half marathon and 5K, and virtual options for runners and walkers everywhere. The weekend also includes our Community Impact Service Day, where volunteers and partners come together to support meaningful work in local neighborhoods.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">The Race is created for the culture and powered by the community. Join us for Year 9 and be part of a movement that is rooted in purpose and built to grow.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">The Race 2026 Weekend</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">Thursday, October 1st – Welcome  Day &amp; Night</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">Friday, October 2nd– The Race Expo, Packet Pick Up, &amp; Meet &amp; Greet</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">Saturday, October 3rd– The Race Half Marathon &#43; 5K</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">Sunday, October 4th – Community Impact Service Day &#43; The Race Day Party!</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><i>Visit www.theraceuc.com for more information on Venue Addresses, Hotel Accommodations, Sponsor Partner Opportunities, Volunteering, and more.</i></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><strong>In-Person Half Marathon &amp; 5K registration Includes:</strong></span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">The Race participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, &amp; patch</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">Access to The Race Expo, Social &amp; Speaker Events</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">Chipped timed Half Marathon &amp; 5K road race</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">Contribution to The Race Charitable Impact Fund</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">Access to The Race Community Impact Service Day Projects &#43; earn the The Race CISD patch</span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">----------</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">Virtual Half Marathon &amp; 5K registration Includes:</span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">The Race participant shirt, medallion, commemorative race bib, &amp; patch</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">Packet shipping included</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">Access to virtual results reporting</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">Contribution to The Race Charitable Impact Fund</span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><b>Planning and Updates Timeline:</b></span><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">-All registrations are transferable, however NON-REFUNDABLE. Please only sign up if you are 100% sure you are prepared to participate in The Race 2026 in the format selected.  There <u>will not be refunds issue</u>d on registrations due to changes in race presentation.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">-All packets must be picked up at The Race Expo on Friday, October 2nd.  Unclaimed packets will be forfeited for participation in The Race 2026.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">-Deadline to transfer your race to Virtual is September 30th at midnight. Follow instructions <a style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )" href="https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE.</a> Please note that In-Person participant packets will not be mailed out. Unclaimed packets will be forfeited for The Race 2026 experience.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">-Add <i><b>The Race Retreat! </b></i>experience to your registration. The Race Retreat features: Exclusive Welcome Day Experience, Custom made Tote Bag<a style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )" href="http://www.camswank.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">,</a> post- race pampering &#43; food &#43;drink, and more TBA.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">Registration &amp; Pricing Schedule. </span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">November 28th – Black Friday Registration Opens - <b>$79 Half - $29 5K The Race Retreat $35</b></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">November 29th – January 19th - $85 Half - $45 5K, The Race Retreat $50</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">January 20th - July 31st - $90 Half - $50 5K, The Race Retreat $50</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">August 1st – August 31st - $100 Half - $55 5K, The Race Retreat $50</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">September 1st – October 2nd (or sell out) - $110 Half - $55 5K, The Race Retreat $50</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )"><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">October 2nd at The Race EXPO (if available) - $110 Half -  $55 5K</span></li></ul> <ul><li><span style="color:#ced4d9">The Race Virtual Pricing Schedule $76 VIRTUAL Half, $36 VIRTUAL 5K (includes shipping) -</span><a style="color:#ced4d9" href="https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">How to convert your registration from In-Person to Virtual or From Virtual to In-Person</a><span style="color:#ced4d9"> <b>(by 9/25/2026) </b></span><b><i> </i></b><span style="color:#ced4d9"></span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9"><a href="https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">How to Change your Race from 5K to Half Marathon or Half Marathon to 5K</a> (by 9/30/2026)</span></p> <p><a href="https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062921-transfer-to-another-runner" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#ced4d9">How to Transfer your </span><span style="color:#ced4d9">registration to someone else</span> </a>(by 9/30/2026)</p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">Visit <a style="color:#ced4d9" href="http://www.theraceuc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.theraceuc.com</a> for information on Venue Addresses, Hotel Accommodations, Sponsor Partner Opportunities, Volunteering, and more.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">---------</span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9"><strong>About The Race</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">In November of 2017, The Race presented by The Unity Collective Kickstarter campaign to #BackTheRace was announced. </span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">Throughout the 6 week campaign, over 700 runners/walkers/supporters eagerly made history by becoming backers to kickstart the funding and vision of The Race. </span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">And...October 11 - 14, 2018 the Unity Collective hosted an inaugural race event like NO other! Participants came from all over to run, support, and give back to black owned businesses, neighborhoods, and charities.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">October 3-6th The Race 2019 #Impact &#43; #Elevate was successfully executed!</span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">October 1st-4th The Race 2020 #EXCELLENCE </span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">September  30th- October 3rd  The Race 2021 #UNITY</span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">September 29th-October 2nd - The Race 2022 #ALLLOVE</span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">October 5th-8th - The Race 2023 #REPRESENT</span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">October 3rd-6th - The Race 2024 #CULTURE</span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">October 2nd - 5th - The Race 2025 #ENDURANCE</span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">---------</span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9"><strong>Charitable Impact </strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9"><strong>The Race Foundation</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">The Race Foundation is the philanthropic arm of The Race.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 206 , 212 , 217 )">The Race Foundation, through its activities and giving, empower, support, and uplift Charitable Partners and Small Businesses Partners, with an emphasis on partners representing Black people and underserved communities in the realm of health, wellness, and access to health &amp; wellness resources.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#ced4d9">The Race Foundation will positively impact the community in the following manner:</span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:#ced4d9">Service projects will be organized and executed in partnership with local charities and organizations</span></li><li><span style="color:#ced4d9">Curate a robust expo featuring small and Black-Owned businesses and expose a motivated audience to patronize those businesses</span></li><li><span style="color:#ced4d9">The Race weekend will conclude with a Charitable Impact Service Project and Wrap Up Party on Sunday, October 4th!</span></li><li><span style="color:#ced4d9">$5 of EVERY race registration fee will put into a Charitable Impact Fund and given directly to community charities and organizations within the neighborhoods we run through and that support The Race initiative.</span></li><li><span style="color:#ced4d9">Participants will have an opportunity to earmark donations directed to Charity Partners via RunSignUp Donations.</span></li></ul>