The UTSA Alumni Association will host the 40th Annual Diploma Dash City Championship 5K on Saturday, February 24th ─ an epic race that blends campus nostalgia, personal fitness, and unbeatable Roadrunner spirit.

The race is open to all individuals in the San Antonio area, especially our Roadrunner Alumni, students, and campus community. There will be several categories with custom medals and prizes up for grabs including masters, top dog, team challenges, UTSA students, UTSA departments, and more.

Participants are also invited to a post-race celebration, with sponsors offering food, drinks, and giveaways.

Diploma Dash began in 1985 and is now one of San Antonio’s largest chip-timed racing events.

“There’s nothing quite like Diploma Dash, especially for our current students and Roadrunner Alumni,” said Jacob Cavazos ’06, President of the UTSA Alumni Association. “It’s such a unique course and lets you take a behind-the-scenes look at this amazing campus.”

The UTSA Alumni Association will award $150,000 in scholarships this year to students who need financial support to help take their education across the finish line. Your participation helps fund scholarships, student programs, and initiatives that make a difference in the lives of our students and Alumni.

“It’s so amazing to see that something as simple as a run around our campus can support the success of our Roadrunners,” Cavazos said, “Diploma Dash is not only vital to the success of our Alumni Association but many of our scholars are greatly impacted by the generosity that this event creates.”

Whether you're a proud Alumni, a current student, or a member of the San Antonio community, this is an event you won't want to miss. 

Lace up those running shoes, leash up your pup, and get ready to dash to the finish line!