McKendree Homecoming & Family Weekend 5K Walk/Run & Kids' Dash

  • Date Sat 25th October 2025
  • Time 7:00AM CDT
  • Location Lebanon, Illinois
  • Price $16.24 - $36.93
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the McKendree Homecoming & Family Weekend 5K Walk/Run and Kids' Dash on Saturday, October 25, 2025! Taking place in the vibrant downtown Lebanon and the picturesque Main Campus, this exciting event invites participants to embrace the roaring 20s theme, "Let the Good Times Roar!" Kick off your day bright and early at 7 a.m. with the 5K Walk/Run, starting at the circle drive in front of the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.

For our younger participants, the Kids' Dash, a fun 150-meter sprint, will commence around 8:15 a.m. Each child will receive a t-shirt and a medal, along with the chance to create friendship bracelets! Sign up by October 7th to secure your t-shirt and finisher medal. Early packet pickup will be available from October 22nd to 24th, ensuring you're all set for race day. With a registration fee of $35 for adults, $20 for McKendree students, and $15 for the Kids' Dash, this event promises a fantastic time for the whole family. Join us for a day filled with energy

Organiser's Description

Laceup your shoes and start the day with some upbeat energy as we dash around downtown Lebanon and Main Campus in true flapper fashion. This year's Homecoming theme is "Let the Good Times Roar!" - a fun roaring 20s vibe! Dress the part if you dare!

* 7 a.m. - 5K Walk/Run starting line will be located at the circle drive in front of the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. Click here to view the full 5K Walk/Run Route
* 8:15 a.m. (Approximately) - The Kids' Dash (150 meter) will take place at the conclusion of the 5K Walk/Run around the circle drive in front of the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. Participants will receive a t-shirt and opportunity to make friendship bracelets at the conclusion!

Sign-up by October 7th to be guaranteed a t-shirt and finisher medal!

Early packet pickup will be October 22nd - 24th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Alumni House (216 N. Alton St. Lebanon, IL).

Day of check-in for race and walk-up participants should go to purple tent outside the main entrance of Melvin Price Convocation Center. Parking will be in lot H for this event.

Adult 5K $35
McKendree Student Discount 5K $20
Kids Dash $15

Participants will receive a t-shirt and participant medal. Kids' Dash participants will receive a t-shirt, medal and a Raising Cane's certificate.

Awards: Awards will be given to the Overall Male Winner, Overall Female Winner, and to the top participant in each ten-year age division (1019, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, etc.).

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $1.93 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th October 2025 (7:00AM CDT)

    $36.93

    CLOSED
  • Kids Dash

    Incl. $1.24 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 25th October 2025 (8:15AM CDT)

    $16.24

    CLOSED

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Location

400 North Alton Street, Lebanon, 62254, IL, United States

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