2025 UWSP Homecoming 5k Walk/Run
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Past event
10:00 AM CDT
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
$27.50 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and athleticism at the 2025 UWSP Homecoming 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, in beautiful Stevens Point, Portage! This thrilling event, hosted by the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Doctor of Physical Therapy Students, invites participants to either run the 5K competitively or enjoy a leisurely walk through the picturesque Schmeeckle Reserve. It’s the perfect opportunity to soak in the stunning outdoors while supporting a great cause. Proceeds will benefit the Marquette Challenge, aiding physical therapy research, and enhancing the capabilities of therapists nationwide.
Join fellow students, alumni, families, and community members as we come together to celebrate Pointer Pride during Homecoming Week! The day kicks off with registration at 9:00 AM, followed by the National Anthem and the race starting at 10:00 AM. Afterward, participants can enjoy local sponsor booths and cheer on the UWSP Football Team at Goerke Field as they take on UW-River Falls at 1:00 PM. Don’t miss out on receiving a free event T-shirt if you register before October 1st! Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day of fitness
Join fellow students, alumni, families, and community members as we come together to celebrate Pointer Pride during Homecoming Week! The day kicks off with registration at 9:00 AM, followed by the National Anthem and the race starting at 10:00 AM. Afterward, participants can enjoy local sponsor booths and cheer on the UWSP Football Team at Goerke Field as they take on UW-River Falls at 1:00 PM. Don’t miss out on receiving a free event T-shirt if you register before October 1st! Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day of fitness
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UWSP Homecoming 5k Walk/Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Shirt
Free shirt included if registered before Wednesday, October 1st by 11:59pm CST for the race on Saturday October 18th, 2025. *Please be courteous of others as the race is in a public area* *Additionally, dogs are not permitted within Schmeekle Reserve, so please leave all furry friends at home*
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$27.50
Organiser's description
This event is being hosted by the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Doctor of Physical Therapy Students (Registered UWSP Student Organization), partnered with the UWSP Homecoming Committee. Join us on a scenic race, routing through Schmeeckle Reserve in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Run the 5K competitively or walk at your own pace and enjoy the outdoors. Proceeds from the event will be donated toward the Marquette Challenge to help raise money for Physical Therapy research, with the hopes of advancing the ability of physical therapists nationwide to better assist those in need. The VCU-Marquette Challenge is a national competition in which physical therapy students compete to raise funds for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (FPTR). The UWSP DPT Student Organization received the _Most Successful PT Newcomer Award_ in the 2023-2024 VCUMarquette Challenge! Additional proceeds will help our students seek professional development and service opportunities in the local community and nationwide. This 5K also brings Pointer Pride during the 2025 Homecoming Week to welcome UWSP students and alumni, family, faculty, and community members to show support for our beloved city! After completion of the race, visit our local sponsor tables at the race start/finish line (also active before race), partake in Homecoming festivities (https://www.uwsp.edu/student-homecoming-events/), and cheer on the UWSP Football Team at Goerke Field, with kickoff at 1:00pm as they take on UW-River Falls for the Homecoming Game. Donations accepted online https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/WI/StevensPoint/UWSPHomecoming5K and at event. In the event of race cancellation there is a no refund policy. EVENT PARTICIPANT LIMIT: 200
*The race will start and finish at the Parkway Shelter in Schmeeckle Reserve, the same location as last year. SEE MAIN MENU AND SELECT (MORE -> PHOTOS -> 10/18/2025 -> 2025 MAP & ADDITIONAL INFOMATION https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/Location/2025MapsAdditionalInformation/WI/StevensPoint/UWSPHomecoming5K) FOR LOCATION AND OTHER EVENT DETAILS. Please note that Schmeeckle Reserve does NOT allow dogs on the grounds, so please leave all furry friends at home.
DAY OF EVENT ITINERARY (SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2025)
Registration Booth Opens & Social: 9:00AM
National Anthem & Race Start: 10:00AM
Social: AS PARTICIPANTS FINISH
Race & Social Ends: 11:30AM
With each registration, you will RECEIVE A FREE SHIRT (IF REGISTERED BEFORE 11:59PM CST, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2025) when you check in prior to the race on October 18th, 2025. Please include the size of the shirt you would like when you register. Shirts will also be available for purchase at the event for a price of $20.00 (limited quantity). See the front design of shirt in the 2025 Maps & Additional Information Album https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/Location/2025MapsAdditionalInformation/WI/StevensPoint/UWSPHomecoming5K; the back of shirt will include the 2025 Homecoming event sponsors.
Volunteers https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/WI/StevensPoint/UWSPHomecoming5K needed! Sign up today! More details to come.
CONTACT US
EMAIL: [email protected]
LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/uwspdptstudents
OFFICE PHONE: (715) 346-2200
UWSP DPT STUDENT ORGANIZATION
2001 FOURTH AVENUE
SCIENCE BLDG RM B150
STEVENS POINT, WI 54481
UNITED STATES
*The race will start and finish at the Parkway Shelter in Schmeeckle Reserve, the same location as last year. SEE MAIN MENU AND SELECT (MORE -> PHOTOS -> 10/18/2025 -> 2025 MAP & ADDITIONAL INFOMATION https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/Location/2025MapsAdditionalInformation/WI/StevensPoint/UWSPHomecoming5K) FOR LOCATION AND OTHER EVENT DETAILS. Please note that Schmeeckle Reserve does NOT allow dogs on the grounds, so please leave all furry friends at home.
DAY OF EVENT ITINERARY (SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2025)
Registration Booth Opens & Social: 9:00AM
National Anthem & Race Start: 10:00AM
Social: AS PARTICIPANTS FINISH
Race & Social Ends: 11:30AM
With each registration, you will RECEIVE A FREE SHIRT (IF REGISTERED BEFORE 11:59PM CST, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2025) when you check in prior to the race on October 18th, 2025. Please include the size of the shirt you would like when you register. Shirts will also be available for purchase at the event for a price of $20.00 (limited quantity). See the front design of shirt in the 2025 Maps & Additional Information Album https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/Location/2025MapsAdditionalInformation/WI/StevensPoint/UWSPHomecoming5K; the back of shirt will include the 2025 Homecoming event sponsors.
Volunteers https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/WI/StevensPoint/UWSPHomecoming5K needed! Sign up today! More details to come.
CONTACT US
EMAIL: [email protected]
LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/uwspdptstudents
OFFICE PHONE: (715) 346-2200
UWSP DPT STUDENT ORGANIZATION
2001 FOURTH AVENUE
SCIENCE BLDG RM B150
STEVENS POINT, WI 54481
UNITED STATES
Location
Parkway Shelter, Schmeeckle Reserve, 2000 Maria Dr., Stevens Point, 54481, WI, United States
2025 UWSP Homecoming 5k Walk/Run
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