Name: Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Little Rock

About the Event

The Philander Smith University Homecoming Inaugural 5K Run/Walk is an opportunity for participants to support the mission of the institution by bringing together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members for a day of wellness, unity, and purpose. The course is designed to pass many of the city’s African American historical sites, including Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock Central High School and and Dunbar Heritage Association Community. This exciting event will take place on Saturday, November 7th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on the campus of Philander Smith University in Little Rock. All proceeds will go toward funding student scholarships and helping deserving students continue their educational journeys.

Day-of Participants and Virtual Participants will receive (1) Race Bib, (2) Race T-Shirt, (3) Finisher Medal w/Ribbon

Sleep-In Participants will receive a Race T-Shirt

Races Offered

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Early Registration

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Late Registration

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$50.00

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Registration

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5k - Virtual Option

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$55.00

About Little Rock

Learn more about the host city, Little Rock.

Little Rock is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 202,591 at the 2020 census, while the Little Rock metropolitan area with an estimated 770,000 residents is the 81st-most populous metropolitan area in the United States. The city lies on the south bank of the Arkansas River close to the state's geographic center in central Arkansas. It is the county seat of Pulaski County.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Gabe Moore	M	42	Maumelle, AR	19:23.47
🥈	Brendan Henson	M	25	Sherwood, AR	23:16.18
🥉	Justin Vasquez	M	23	Little Rock, AR	23:20.94
4	Maurice McMillion	M	23	Little Rock, AR	23:32.89
5	Braylon Graves	M	30	Maumelle, AR	24:42.45
6	Daylen Mack	M	24	Little Rock, AR	24:50.46
7	Kevin Shields	M	29	Little Rock, AR	24:54.92
8	Rashaud Kelley	M	28	Jacksonville, AR	25:12.12
9	Duane Clayton	M	49	Little Rock, AR	25:06.83
10	Kyle Mack	M	26	Sherwood, AR	26:25.91
11	Vandorian Pittman	M	25	Little Rock, AR	26:29.16
12	Jimmy Teigen	M	47	Little Rock, AR	26:35.7
13	Leodis Duckworth	M	53	Little Rock, AR	26:42.02
14	Vernell Kelly	F	64	Little Rock, AR	26:48.16
15	Jacquelyn Jackson	F	61	Mabelvale, AR	27:17.62
16	Becky Horn	F	37	Little Rock, AR	27:24.42
17	Mary Fleming	F	46	Little Rock, AR	27:46.75
18	Daniel Sterner	M	32	Jacksonville, AR	27:53.59
19	Kyla Ondrejech	F	24	Sherwood, AR	27:56.99
20	Kendrick Lusk	M	51	Jacksonville, AR	28:03.31
21	Nathaniel Valencia	M	20	Little Rock, AR	28:15.68
22	Stervin Smith	M	46	Little Rock, AR	28:16.19
23	Shaunda Smith	F	45	Little Rock, AR	28:16.13
24	Caron Manuel	M	23	Little Rock, AR	28:22.12
25	Marcus Johnson	M	44	Little Rock, AR	28:32.74
26	Michael Merrihue	M	25	Jacksonville, AR	29:06.98
27	Lavardo Deveaux	M	20	Little Rock, AR	29:13.69
28	Curtis Cohen	M	31	Little Rock, AR	29:16.26
29	Katie Thomas	F	45	Little Rock, AR	29:46.99
30	Allen Turner	M	41	Little Rock, AR	29:34.87
31	Peter Petropoulakos	M	51	North Little Rock, AR	30:00.05
32	Tara Jones	F	32	Little Rock, AR	30:19.99
33	Myke Sealy	M	37	Little Rock, AR	30:21
34	Terahn Cooney	F	51	Little Rock, AR	30:43.93
35	Adrienne Smith	F	41	North Little Rock, AR	31:31.27
36	April Ellington	F	40	Little Rock, AR	31:39.1
37	Whitley Henderson	F	37	Magnolia, AR	32:15.15
38	Jonathan Taylor	M	23	Little Rock, AR	33:22.57
39	Elijah Cook	M	25	Little Rock, AR	33:36.93
40	Terri Albert	F	42	Little Rock, AR	33:45.11
41	Michael Washington	M	37	Little Rock, AR	34:06.15
42	Sara Scott	F	25	Pearcy, AR	33:54.56
43	Julia Yant	F	25	Lonsdale, AR	33:54.87
44	Ka'Pri Burden	F	23	Little Rock, AR	34:44.8
45	Chloé Smith	F	34	Little Rock, AR	34:45.16
46	LaShanna Brooks	F	50	Little Rock, AR	35:08.49
47	Sydney Strong	F	25	Jacksonville, AR	35:16
48	Cassandra Crawford	F	50	Haynesville, LA	35:22.18
49	John Ekeanyanwa	M	65	Little Rock, AR	35:31.74
50	Yolonda Rodgers	F	49	Alexander, AR	35:33.14