Today is the last day to receive a T-shirt with registration for the third annual 2.5 kilometer Homecoming Race.

Participants who have their registrations postmarked by Sept. 27 will be provided with a shirt from the T-Shirt Factory for the race at 9 a.m. on Oct. 12, a press release stated.

The race, sponsored by Eastern, the city of Charleston and the T-Shirt Factory, will begin at the corner of Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue.

About 1.5 miles later, the race will end at the corner of Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue at the Bank of America. The route is the same as the homecoming parade’s.

The entry fee for the Homecoming Race is $5 with no T-shirt and $8 with a T-shirt after today, and then registration will be available for $7 with no T-shirt option.

On race day, participants can register from 7:45 a.m. until 8:45 a.m.

Free youth races for children 10 and under will begin at 8:15 a.m.

Awards and prizes will be available to runners, walkers and racers in wheelchairs.

Categories include first place overall, wheelchair, and open in many age divisions.

All racers and volunteers will receive brunch, gift packs and food coupons from McDonalds.

For additional information on the Homecoming Race, contact John Pommier with the Department of Recreation Administration at 581-6597, or fill out a race application at the Student Recreation Center’s front desk.