Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K

  • Date Sat 18th October 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Normal, Illinois
  • Price Free - $22.20
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Normal, McLean! This vibrant event features a thrilling 5K race and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, making it perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. The in-person race kicks off at 8 a.m. from the Student Fitness Center, winding through the charming Uptown Normal and the beautiful campus grounds.

Participants can look forward to a well-supported race with a water stop along the course and refreshments provided by the Town of Normal at the finish line. With a focus on sustainability, the event will be a zero-waste occasion, featuring reusable water bottles and a dedicated Zero Waste Crew. Registration is just $20, with proceeds supporting the Marian H. Dean Scholarship. Don't miss your chance to compete for prizes in various categories, including overall winners and age divisions. So lace up your running shoes, don your Redbird gear, and get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE DONE ONLINE. TO SAVE TIME, PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION PRIOR TO ARRIVING ON SITE.

Relive a run or sights of campus at the Town and Gown Hybrid 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk as a part of Homecoming. The in-person race will take off at the Student Fitness Center at 8 a.m. and go through Uptown Normal and around campus. One water stop will be set on the course, and refreshments, courtesy of the Town of Normal, will be available afterward for all run/walk participants. Check out the course [https://homecoming.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/maps/HC245Kwithvillage.pdf] to get ready to run.



The Office of Sustainability will be onsite with reusable water bottles and Zero Waste Crew to make this a zero-waste event. No pets, please. Strollers welcomed. Parking is available in the School Street Parking Garage off of Beaufort. Prizes will be awarded to overall male and female winners, overall male and female wheelchair racers, and overall non-binary racer. Additional awards for the top three male and female finishers in each age division: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.



This years registration cost is $20 for all ages and races. Five dollars of each registration will support the Marian H. Dean Scholarship. Online registration is available until 7:45 a.m. on race day. All shirts have been claimed.



Packet pick-up is Friday (day before the race) in the Kasten Room at the Alumni Center or Saturday (race day_ from 77:45 a.m. at the Student Fitness Center (347 S. University).



Virtual runners will receive a confirmation email in the following weeks after registering, including a bib to print, further instructions, and a link to submit race time. Shirts will be mailed. All participants are encouraged to run on race day sporting their Redbird gear, but you can finish anytime before the date.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS 21 JUL
  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS 21 JUL
  • 5K - Virtual

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    $22.20

    OPENS 21 JUL
  • 5K - Virtual WITHOUT T-Shirt

    Free

    OPENS 21 JUL

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Add a review

Location

347 S University St, Normal, 61761, IL, United States

Who's In

See who else is doing this event

Be the first

No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?

More from findarace.com

You might like