Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K
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Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K
The event is a hybrid race held as part of Homecoming at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. The in-person portion begins at the Student Fitness Center (347 S University St) and follows a course through Uptown Normal and around campus. One water stop is provided on course, and post-race refreshments are supplied by the Town of Normal.
Registration is conducted online. The entry fee is $20 for all ages and race options; five dollars from each registration supports the Marian H. Dean Scholarship. To guarantee an event shirt, racers must register by midnight on September 16. Packet pick-up is available the day before in the Kasten Room at the Alumni Center or on race day at the Student Fitness Center.
Event services include the Office of Sustainability offering reusable water bottles and a Zero Waste Crew to support a zero-waste approach. Pets are not allowed; strollers are welcome. Parking is available in the School Street Parking Garage off Beaufort.
Awards include prizes for overall male and female winners, overall male and female wheelchair winners, and an overall non-binary winner. Additional awards go to the top three male and female finishers in each age division: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K in-person and virtual
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk untimed
- 5K virtual without shirt option
