Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run
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SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast
The 11th annual SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast takes place on September 26, 2026 at the SIUE Stratton Quad, 6 Hairpin Drive, Edwardsville, Illinois 62026. The event is part of SIUE Homecoming & Family Weekend and commemorates the Route 66 Centennial Celebration.
Distances offered:
- 10K
- 5K
- Fun Run (1 mile)
Registration details vary by distance. Registration opens March 10, 2026; registration for the 10K and 5K closes August 1, 2026, and Fun Run registration remains open through September 26, 2026. Fees listed by the organizer are $40 for the 10K, $35 for the 5K, and $20 for the Fun Run. A T shirt is guaranteed for participants who register by the T shirt deadline of September 4, 2026. Registration includes one pancake breakfast ticket, one complimentary drink ticket for participants aged 21 and over, and an official short sleeve race shirt when applicable.
The event offers discounted rates for SIUE alumni, current students, and children aged 10 and under. The organizer accepts each participant's declared gender without additional documentation to encourage participation by transgender and non binary athletes.
Post event food and beverage arrangements are provided by Chris Cakes and Global Brew for participants 21 and older. Race timing is provided by Final Lap Racing. Net proceeds may support the SIUE Alumni Association Scholarship and Programs, which provide over $20,000 annually in scholarships. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
