Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Registration

• Online Registration: All registration will be done online. To save time, please complete your registration prior to arriving on site.
• Registration Cost: This year’s registration cost is $20 for all ages and races. Five dollars of each registration will support the Marian H. Dean Scholarship.
• Deadline: Online registration is available until 7:45 a.m. on race day.
• All Shirts Claimed: All shirts have been claimed.

🏙️ Race Details

• Event Date: The race will take place on 2025-10-18.
• Race Start Time: The in-person race will take off at the Student Fitness Center at 8 a.m.
• Course Highlights: Relive a run or sights of campus at the Town and Gown Hybrid 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk through Uptown Normal and around campus.
• Course Map: Check out the course to get ready to run.

♻️ Sustainability Efforts

• Reusable Water Bottles: The Office of Sustainability will be onsite with reusable water bottles.
• Zero Waste: Zero Waste Crew will make this a zero-waste event.
• No Pets: Please, no pets allowed at the event.
• Stroller Friendly: Strollers are welcomed.

🏆 Awards and Prizes

• Winner Awards: Prizes will be awarded to overall male and female winners, overall male and female wheelchair racers, and overall non-binary racer.
• Age Division Awards: Additional awards for the top three male and female finishers in each age division: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

🏅 Packet Pick-Up

• Date and Location: Packet pick-up is Friday (day before the race) in the Kasten Room at the Alumni Center or Saturday (race day) from 7–7:45 a.m. at the Student Fitness Center (347 S. University).
• Virtual Runners: Virtual runners will receive a confirmation email in the following weeks after registering, including a bib to print, further instructions, and a link to submit race time.
• Shirts for Virtual Runners: Shirts will be mailed to virtual participants.
• Redbird Gear: All participants are encouraged to run on race day sporting their Redbird gear, but you can finish anytime before the date.

📍 Event Location

• Address: 347 S University St, Normal, IL.
• Event URL: Visit the event page for more information.