Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K
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Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K
T-Shirts are no longer available. This is a hybrid Homecoming event with in-person and virtual options based at the Student Fitness Center, 347 S. University St, Normal, IL 61761. The in-person route goes through Uptown Normal and around campus. One water stop will be set on the course, and refreshments provided by the Town of Normal will be available after the run.
Distances offered:
- 3.1 Miles (5K)
- 1 Mile (1 Mile Fun Run/Walk)
All registration is completed online. The entry fee is $20 for all ages and races; five dollars from each registration supports the Marian H. Dean Scholarship. Packet pick-up is available the day before in the Kasten Room at the Alumni Center and on race day at the Student Fitness Center. Virtual runners receive a confirmation email after registering with a printable bib, further instructions, and a link to submit race time.
The Office of Sustainability will be onsite with reusable water bottles and a Zero Waste Crew to support a zero-waste event. Pets are not allowed and strollers are welcome. Parking is available in the School Street Parking Garage off Beaufort. Awards include overall male and female winners, overall male and female wheelchair winners, overall non-binary winner, and top three male and female finishers in each age division: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
