Governors State University Jaguar 5K

OCT

25

2026

The Governors State University Jaguar 5K offers a chip-timed 5K run and walk, plus a 1 mile walk on the scenic campus. All participants get a custom shirt, and there's a free Kids Dash and other activities. It's a community event with food trucks and an awards ceremony.

Sun 25 Oct 2026

Park Forest, Illinois

Registration

5 kilometers

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Governors State University Jaguar 5K

The event takes place on October 25, 2026, at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois. Participants can choose from three distance events: a 5k Run, a 5k Walk, and a 1 Mile Walk. All events use chip timing.

Participants receive a custom t-shirt and snacks. An awards ceremony is held for top finishers in the 5K events. A free Kids Dash is also part of the program.

The schedule includes on-site registration, a warm-up activity, the races, and other activities like yoga. Food trucks are expected to be present. A photo opportunity with the mascot, Jax the Jaguar, is noted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run

5 km

5k Walk

1 Mile Walk