Sat, Aug 15, 2026

Homerun for the Homeless

El Paso, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

5K1 Mile

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Aug 15, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Homerun for the Homeless

The course runs through downtown El Paso before finishing inside a minor league ballpark, which gives it an unusual ending. You cross the finish on the warning track or field level, with the stadium around you. A kids' dash runs on the infield separately, and a sponsor expo sets up at the finish area.

Packet pickup is the evening before at a local running store on Mesa Street. Race-morning pickup is available at the ballpark, but competitive runners must register in advance; no race-day entry exists for that category. Paid parking is nearby at city meters, a plaza terminal, and the convention center garage. Snacks and water are at the finish.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

317finishers

14:56winner

32:57median

8:24:25cutoff

Top 3: Bradley Makuvire (14:56) · Julian Guerra (16:34) · Gustavo Salazar (16:53)

The Homerun for the Homeless has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles8/15/2026 08:00$40

1 Mile8/15/2026 09:00$20

3.1 Miles8/15/2026 08:00$40

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Common Questions About the Homerun for the Homeless

Will I finish last at the Homerun for the Homeless?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:57, and the last recorded finisher came in around 8:24:25, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Homerun for the Homeless a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 317 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Homerun for the Homeless?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 14:56 while the median finisher took 32:57. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.