Governors State University Jaguar 5K
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location University Park, Illinois
- Price $38.35
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Governors State University Jaguar 5K on Sunday, October 26th, 2025, in University Park, Illinois! This annual event invites runners and walkers of all ages to experience a chip-timed race through the beautiful campus of Governors State University. Not only will participants receive a custom race day t-shirt and snacks, but they can also look forward to exciting features such as warm-up activities led by the Physical Therapy team, live music, and delicious offerings from local food trucks including Joey's, Willie P's BBQ, and King of Falafel.
The day kicks off with check-in at 9:00 AM, followed by a warm-up session at 9:45 AM, and the official race start at 10:00 AM. Families can join in on the fun with a FREE Kids Dash at 11:00 AM, and everyone is invited to stay for the raffle prize drawing and age group award ceremony shortly after. With ongoing activities like free yoga, kinesiology demonstrations, and club events, there's something for everyone! Don’t miss the chance to snap a photo with Jax the Jaguar and make memories while supporting a great cause. Mark your calendars for a day filled
The day kicks off with check-in at 9:00 AM, followed by a warm-up session at 9:45 AM, and the official race start at 10:00 AM. Families can join in on the fun with a FREE Kids Dash at 11:00 AM, and everyone is invited to stay for the raffle prize drawing and age group award ceremony shortly after. With ongoing activities like free yoga, kinesiology demonstrations, and club events, there's something for everyone! Don’t miss the chance to snap a photo with Jax the Jaguar and make memories while supporting a great cause. Mark your calendars for a day filled
Organiser's Description
Join _GOVSTATE'S ANNUAL JAGUAR 5K!_
Lace up and get ready for an unforgettable, chip-timed adventure through the scenic campus of Governors State University! Whether youre running or walking, this is your chance to be part of something special. And this year, were turning up the excitement with features for every age and fitness level!
WHAT'S IN STORE?
_RACE DAY T-SHIRT:_ All participants will receive a custom shirt & snacks. Register early to secure your shirt size!
_ CHIP-TIMED RACE, __AWARDS & CEREMONY _for 5K top finishers!
_WARM-UP ACTIVITY_ led by GovState's Physical Therapy team!
_ FAVORITE__ area food trucks: JOEY'S, WILLIE P'S BBQ AND KING OF FALAFEL AND MORE_!
_FREE _Kids Dash and other fun activities provided by _LUPUS SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS_ [https://www.lupusil.org/].
_ALL-DAY MUSIC, FREE YOGA, KINESIOLOGY, CLUB EVENTS AND MORE!_
***DON'T MISS A RACE DAY PHOTO WITH JAX THE JAGUAR!
DATE: OCTOBER 26TH, 2025
WHERE: GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY, 1 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY, UNIVERSITY PARK, IL
WHAT'S HAPPENING
PICK UP FUN SWAG, ENJOY THE MUSIC, VISIT OUR EVENT SPONSORS, CLUB TABLES, KIDS EVENTS, AND ENJOY TASTY TREATS.
9:00AM CHECK IN AND ON SITE REGISTRATION
9:45AM WARM UP & STRETCH WITH THE PHYSICAL THERAPY TEAM
10:00AM OFFICIAL START
11:00AM KIDS DASH
11:10AM RAFFLE PRIZE DRAWING (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN)
11:15AM AGE GROUP AWARD CEREMONY
11:30AM YOGA AT THE BELL TOWER
COURSE MAP [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5246953192/]
_BECOME A SPONSOR_, contact Veronica Blair at [email protected]
Lace up and get ready for an unforgettable, chip-timed adventure through the scenic campus of Governors State University! Whether youre running or walking, this is your chance to be part of something special. And this year, were turning up the excitement with features for every age and fitness level!
WHAT'S IN STORE?
_RACE DAY T-SHIRT:_ All participants will receive a custom shirt & snacks. Register early to secure your shirt size!
_ CHIP-TIMED RACE, __AWARDS & CEREMONY _for 5K top finishers!
_WARM-UP ACTIVITY_ led by GovState's Physical Therapy team!
_ FAVORITE__ area food trucks: JOEY'S, WILLIE P'S BBQ AND KING OF FALAFEL AND MORE_!
_FREE _Kids Dash and other fun activities provided by _LUPUS SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS_ [https://www.lupusil.org/].
_ALL-DAY MUSIC, FREE YOGA, KINESIOLOGY, CLUB EVENTS AND MORE!_
***DON'T MISS A RACE DAY PHOTO WITH JAX THE JAGUAR!
DATE: OCTOBER 26TH, 2025
WHERE: GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY, 1 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY, UNIVERSITY PARK, IL
WHAT'S HAPPENING
PICK UP FUN SWAG, ENJOY THE MUSIC, VISIT OUR EVENT SPONSORS, CLUB TABLES, KIDS EVENTS, AND ENJOY TASTY TREATS.
9:00AM CHECK IN AND ON SITE REGISTRATION
9:45AM WARM UP & STRETCH WITH THE PHYSICAL THERAPY TEAM
10:00AM OFFICIAL START
11:00AM KIDS DASH
11:10AM RAFFLE PRIZE DRAWING (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN)
11:15AM AGE GROUP AWARD CEREMONY
11:30AM YOGA AT THE BELL TOWER
COURSE MAP [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5246953192/]
_BECOME A SPONSOR_, contact Veronica Blair at [email protected]
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