Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 2026 Homecoming 5K
This cherished tradition invites Rams of all ages and abilities to unite for a morning of fitness, fun, and school spirit. Participants can choose between the in-person 5K on campus or join virtually from anywhere in the world. We look forward to seeing you on the Oval this fall.
Alumni Challenge in 2026
50 States. One Ram Family.
Rams fans around the country can sign up to participate on campus or virtually in the Alumni Challenge. Organizers are challenging out-of-state alumni to join or create teams representing their state and show off their CSU gear during Homecoming and Family Weekend on Instagram. Tagging fellow alumni in the region can lead to the “Home is where the Horns are” award.
Kids Fun Run in 2026
Children can run one full lap around the Oval and earn a Homecoming ribbon as they pass through the finish line.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
The Homecoming 5K is a community event, and we couldn’t do it without our dedicated community sponsors. We are honored to have sponsorships from community members, alumni, local businesses, and corporations. Local sponsorships are an integral part of our ability to bring this event to life every year and make a tremendous impact on our beneficiary program.
Thank you to our official 2026 sponsors.
Looking to Sponsor?
We’d love to partner with you! If you’re interested in sponsoring future Homecoming 5K, please reach out to us at homecoming5K@colostate.edu. You can also find more details about sponsorship opportunities on our Sponsorship Opportunity Page.
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 2026 Homecoming 5K Route
Accessible description of the Homecoming 5K Route
Start and Oval Segment
- Start Line: Marked with a green dot at the southwest corner of the central oval park drive (Oval Drive).
- Initial Path: Proceeds counter-clockwise along Oval Drive, traveling north around the western curve, across the north curve, and south down the eastern curve.
- Transition: Near the southeast corner of Oval Drive, the route turns south onto Libbie Coy Way then West onto University Avenue.
South Campus and Kilometer 1
- Direction: At Kilometer 1, turn straight south past the east side of Morgan Library.
- Kilometer 1 Marker: Located on the east-west path segment just east of Morgan Library.
- South Loop: Proceeds to the south campus edge near Newton Memorial, turns west (right) along the south path on West Pitkin Street, and then heads north (right) past Braiden Hall on Braiden Drive, curve left back onto University Avenue on the West side of Morgan Library.
Central Campus and Kilometer 2
- Arthur’s Ditch: Turn North (right) off of University Avenue, curving northwest following the diagonal path along Arthur’s Ditch.
- Kilometer 2 Marker: Located along the path next to Arthur’s Ditch, then turn left crossing the Vietnam Memorial Bridge and immediately north towards West Plum Street.
West Campus Loop and Kilometers 3–4
- Plum Street Segment: Travels west along West Plum Street, Crosses Meridian Avenue, continues west along West Plum Street, turns south (left) to jog between the athletic buildings, Moby and the Indoor Practice Facility. Then turns west toward Moby Arena, in front of the Health and Exercise Science Department.
- Kilometer 3 Marker: Located in front of Moby Arena, continue north until crossing West Plum Street and turn west until reaching South Shields Street.
- North Perimeter: Heads straight north along the far west boundary line parallel to South Shields Street to the northwest corner of campus.
- West Laurel Street: Turns east (right) onto West Laurel Street along the northern edge of campus and continue.
- Kilometer 4 Marker: Located on West Laurel Street directly north of the central campus facilities.
Finish Stretch
- Final Approach: Continues east on West Laurel Street past the northern edge of the campus.
- Finish Line: Turns south (right) back onto the top of the Oval Drive loop, completing the circuit at the starting area near the southwest section of the oval.