Event Description

This year for UAH's Homecoming Weekend The FIT UAH Recreation is partnering with Student Life to bring you the UAH Homecoming Pump & Run 5K on February 21, 2026. We welcome everyone whether you are UAH Affiliated or Not to come out and join us for the 5k festivities! 

Race day registration & race day packet pick-up will begin at 8:00 a.m., with the race itself launching at 9:15 a.m. NO new race registration will be allowed after 9:00 am.  The course will the a USATF Certified 5K Course! Medals will be awarded to the Top Three fastest times in both Men's and Women's Division and all participants will receive an affiliated event T-Shirt! Race will be chip timed and the award ceremony will commence following the conclusion of the 5k. 

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 10 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!

Post race participants are invited to UAH Homecoming festivities, Sideline at the Slab from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on February 21st.  Free drinks and food for all in attendance.  College of Business will be hosting a beer tent for all over the age of 21 to enjoy FREE BEER!  

Further questions, comments, or concerns can be directed to Miguel Cortes, Fitness and Group Exercise Coordinator, mac0058@uah.edu & 256-824-5521