Lace up your sneakers and bring your school spirit—the Swoop Sprint & Alumni Block Party sponsored by Clean Simple Eats & iHeartMedia is back and better than ever. Formerly the U Alumni 5K, this all-ages fun run and festival launches Homecoming Week with energy, pride and plenty of fun.
To help raise money for scholarships, $5 from each registration will go toward the U Alumni scholarship fund. This year, the first-place student finishers in the men’s and women’s categories will each receive a $1,000 U Alumni Scholarship to go toward their Spring 2026 tuition, thanks to the generosity of the McCarthey Family Foundation.
Following the 5K, we’ll have a block party back at the Eccles Alumni House with:
- A live DJ
- Photo booth, games and inflatables
- Face painting
- Best dressed competition—win prizes for dressing up in Utah gear and showing your Utah Spirit
- Special guests
- Lunch and desserts
And—just for our campus community—we’ve got a special discount code at registration. Just use “CAMPUS” at checkout for $5 off your registration.
When: Saturday, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House, University of Utah Campus (155 S Central Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112)
Event cost: General $45, U student and faculty/staff $40, virtual $50, kids K (ages 3–12) $20
The first 500 registrants will receive special-edition medals and T-shirts. Opportunity drawings for a variety of prizes will take place following the award presentation. Must be present to win.
The Swoop Sprint is part of U Homecoming Week 2025. The fun begins with the 175 Celebration Bash on Thursday, Oct. 16, and ends with the Homecoming tailgate and game on Saturday, Oct. 25. We invite you to celebrate with us at events on campus and across Salt Lake City while creating lifelong memories with former classmates, family and your alma mater.
For the full calendar of Homecoming events, visit homecoming.utah.edu, and for the latest Homecoming information, follow @UtahAlumni on Instagram. We also want to see your photos and memories throughout the week—just use #UHomecoming25 to share in the fun!