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
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$50.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$55.00
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.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Gabe Moore | 19:23.47 | |
| 🥈 | Brendan Henson | 23:16.18 | |
| 🥉 | Justin Vasquez | 23:20.94 | |
| 4 | Maurice McMillion | 23:32.89 | |
| 5 | Braylon Graves | 24:42.45 | |
| 6 | Daylen Mack | 24:50.46 | |
| 7 | Kevin Shields | 24:54.92 | |
| 8 | Rashaud Kelley | 25:12.12 | |
| 9 | Duane Clayton | 25:06.83 | |
| 10 | Kyle Mack | 26:25.91 | |
| 11 | Vandorian Pittman | 26:29.16 | |
| 12 | Jimmy Teigen | 26:35.7 | |
| 13 | Leodis Duckworth | 26:42.02 | |
| 14 | Vernell Kelly | 26:48.16 | |
| 15 | Jacquelyn Jackson | 27:17.62 | |
| 16 | Becky Horn | 27:24.42 | |
| 17 | Mary Fleming | 27:46.75 | |
| 18 | Daniel Sterner | 27:53.59 | |
| 19 | Kyla Ondrejech | 27:56.99 | |
| 20 | Kendrick Lusk | 28:03.31 | |
| 21 | Nathaniel Valencia | 28:15.68 | |
| 22 | Stervin Smith | 28:16.19 | |
| 23 | Shaunda Smith | 28:16.13 | |
| 24 | Caron Manuel | 28:22.12 | |
| 25 | Marcus Johnson | 28:32.74 | |
| 26 | Michael Merrihue | 29:06.98 | |
| 27 | Lavardo Deveaux | 29:13.69 | |
| 28 | Curtis Cohen | 29:16.26 | |
| 29 | Katie Thomas | 29:46.99 | |
| 30 | Allen Turner | 29:34.87 | |
| 31 | Peter Petropoulakos | 30:00.05 | |
| 32 | Tara Jones | 30:19.99 | |
| 33 | Myke Sealy | 30:21 | |
| 34 | Terahn Cooney | 30:43.93 | |
| 35 | Adrienne Smith | 31:31.27 | |
| 36 | April Ellington | 31:39.1 | |
| 37 | Whitley Henderson | 32:15.15 | |
| 38 | Jonathan Taylor | 33:22.57 | |
| 39 | Elijah Cook | 33:36.93 | |
| 40 | Terri Albert | 33:45.11 | |
| 41 | Michael Washington | 34:06.15 | |
| 42 | Sara Scott | 33:54.56 | |
| 43 | Julia Yant | 33:54.87 | |
| 44 | Ka'Pri Burden | 34:44.8 | |
| 45 | Chloé Smith | 34:45.16 | |
| 46 | LaShanna Brooks | 35:08.49 | |
| 47 | Sydney Strong | 35:16 | |
| 48 | Cassandra Crawford | 35:22.18 | |
| 49 | John Ekeanyanwa | 35:31.74 | |
| 50 | Yolonda Rodgers | 35:33.14 |
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