Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K

  • Date Sat 24th October 2026
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Normal, Illinois
  • Price Free - $22.20
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join in the excitement at the Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Normal, McLean! This vibrant event kicks off at 8 a.m. at the Student Fitness Center, inviting participants to run through the beautiful Uptown Normal and around the picturesque campus. Choose between the exhilarating 5K race or the fun-filled 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, perfect for all ages and fitness levels.

Registration is entirely online, making it a breeze to sign up ahead of time and guarantee your event shirt by the September 16 deadline. Enjoy refreshments provided by the Town of Normal post-race and celebrate your achievements with awards for top finishers in various categories. Plus, with a focus on sustainability, this zero-waste event encourages participants to use reusable water bottles. Don’t miss out on this spirited celebration of community and fitness—gather your friends and family, wear your Redbird gear, and make memories at this fantastic homecoming event!

Organiser's Description

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

Get ready to raise the banner high 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/HC255Kmap.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. To guarantee a shirt, racers must register by midnight on September 16.



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 & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS 17 JUL 26
  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS 17 JUL 26
  • 5K - Virtual

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    $22.20

    OPENS 17 JUL 26
  • 5K - Virtual WITHOUT T-Shirt

    Free

    OPENS 17 JUL 26

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

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