LONGHORN RUN 2020
March 23, 2020 | Update from the Longhorn Run Committee
The past week has been a time of uncertainty for everyone on campus and across the world. We thank you for your patience as our team at Longhorn Run has crafted a plan to move forward, while prioritizing your health and well-being. Given the latest preventative measures set forth by The University of Texas at Austin and the City of Austin and because we care about your health and safety, Longhorn Run as you currently know it will be cancelled this year.
However, we are happy to be able to offer you two options: The option to participate in a virtual race option or the option to receive a refund for your 2020 registration. Details on both options can be found within this email.
You may make your selection online any time between now and April 24, 2020 at 11:59PM CST. If you do not make a selection by the deadline, your registration will automatically be switched to the Virtual Race option.
Virtual Race Information
While we can’t run together, we can still lean on the Longhorn community to reach our own finish line, wherever that may be. By choosing this option, you’ll be able to bring a part of Longhorn Run with you as you chart your own course whenever it is safest for you to do so. In addition, proceeds from your registration still continue to support the UT student experience through the Student Government Excellence Fund. Click here for instructions on how to switch to the Virtual Race option.
While there will still be more details to come about the Virtual Race option, here’s a sneak peek at some of the aspects of this re-imagined Longhorn Run experience:
Refunds
We understand that you may not be in a position to switch to the Virtual Race and may be prefer a refund. We’re happy to refund your registration fee. Requests for refunds will be accepted until Friday, April 24, 2020 at 11:59PM CST. Click here for instructions on how to request a refund.
It’s not lost on us that this will be the second year in a row that our Longhorn Run finish line will look different than we had hoped. Longhorn Run has always stood for community and tradition and the times we find ourselves in only reaffirm how special the UT spirit is. While we won’t be celebrating on the Forty Acres this year, we hope we can help you bring a piece of the Longhorn spirit home with you.
Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions at thelonghornrun@gmail.com.
We Run UT,
Longhorn Run Student Committee
The past week has been a time of uncertainty for everyone on campus and across the world. We thank you for your patience as our team at Longhorn Run has crafted a plan to move forward, while prioritizing your health and well-being. Given the latest preventative measures set forth by The University of Texas at Austin and the City of Austin and because we care about your health and safety, Longhorn Run as you currently know it will be cancelled this year.
However, we are happy to be able to offer you two options: The option to participate in a virtual race option or the option to receive a refund for your 2020 registration. Details on both options can be found within this email.
You may make your selection online any time between now and April 24, 2020 at 11:59PM CST. If you do not make a selection by the deadline, your registration will automatically be switched to the Virtual Race option.
Virtual Race Information
While we can’t run together, we can still lean on the Longhorn community to reach our own finish line, wherever that may be. By choosing this option, you’ll be able to bring a part of Longhorn Run with you as you chart your own course whenever it is safest for you to do so. In addition, proceeds from your registration still continue to support the UT student experience through the Student Government Excellence Fund. Click here for instructions on how to switch to the Virtual Race option.
While there will still be more details to come about the Virtual Race option, here’s a sneak peek at some of the aspects of this re-imagined Longhorn Run experience:
- Our continued commitment to your training journey with digital training experiences.
- Dri-Fit Longhorn Run tee and commemorative race bib (both to be distributed at a later date to be determined).
- Online Leaderboards: Compete virtually for some friendly competition.
- Virtual Race Packet to help you stay motivated whenever you choose to complete your run.
Refunds
We understand that you may not be in a position to switch to the Virtual Race and may be prefer a refund. We’re happy to refund your registration fee. Requests for refunds will be accepted until Friday, April 24, 2020 at 11:59PM CST. Click here for instructions on how to request a refund.
It’s not lost on us that this will be the second year in a row that our Longhorn Run finish line will look different than we had hoped. Longhorn Run has always stood for community and tradition and the times we find ourselves in only reaffirm how special the UT spirit is. While we won’t be celebrating on the Forty Acres this year, we hope we can help you bring a piece of the Longhorn spirit home with you.
Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions at thelonghornrun@gmail.com.
We Run UT,
Longhorn Run Student Committee