SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Edwardsville, Illinois
- Price $22.80 - $49.54
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and enjoy a morning of fun at the 11th Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at SIUE’s Stratton Quad in Edwardsville, Madison! This exciting event is part of SIUE's Homecoming & Family Weekend and coincides with the Route 66 Centennial Celebration. Participants can choose from three race distances: a competitive 10K, a spirited 5K, or a fun run suitable for all ages and abilities.
Bring your family, friends, and even your furry pals to join in the festivities! Alumni and current students can take advantage of special discounts, ensuring everyone can celebrate together. Your participation not only promotes health and community spirit but also helps fund over $20,000 in annual student scholarships. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast courtesy of Chris Cakes, along with post-run refreshments for participants aged 21 and over. Don’t miss the chance to earn awards and medals while making unforgettable memories. Register by September 4th to secure your official race shirt and be part of this fantastic celebration of community and Cougar pride!
Bring your family, friends, and even your furry pals to join in the festivities! Alumni and current students can take advantage of special discounts, ensuring everyone can celebrate together. Your participation not only promotes health and community spirit but also helps fund over $20,000 in annual student scholarships. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast courtesy of Chris Cakes, along with post-run refreshments for participants aged 21 and over. Don’t miss the chance to earn awards and medals while making unforgettable memories. Register by September 4th to secure your official race shirt and be part of this fantastic celebration of community and Cougar pride!
Organiser's Description
Join the Fun at the 11th Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26TH | 9 A.M. | SIUE STRATTON QUAD
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS JULY 31!
ALL ROADS LEAD HOME to the 11TH ANNUAL COUGARS UNLEASHED HOMECOMING RUN & PANCAKE BREAKFAST, part of SIUEs Homecoming & Family Weekend and in commemoration of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration! Choose from a 10K, 5K, or Fun Run: whether youre a competitive runner or just in it for the pancakes, theres something for everyone. This event welcomes alumni, students, faculty, staff, families, friends, and community members. Furry friends are welcome to join the fun too!
SPECIAL $5 DISCOUNT FOR SIUE ALUMNI AND DISCOUNTED PRICING FOR CURRENT SIUE STUDENTS!
Were excited to offer a discounted registration rate exclusively for SIUE alumni and current students. Its our way of saying thank you for being part of the Cougar community!
RUN FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Your participation helps fund more than $20,000 in annual student scholarships and supports SIUE Alumni Association programs that keep Cougars connected long after graduation. _Net proceeds may support alumni operations, current Alumni Association scholarships, and/or permanently endowed scholarship funds._
AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE, ENJOY:
* Complimentary Chris Cakes [https://www.chriscakesstl.com/] Pancake Breakfast
* Post-run beer from Global Brew [https://edwardsville.globalbrew.com/] (participants 21+)
* Official race timing by Final Lap Racing [http://www.finallapracing.com/]
* Awards Ceremony trophies for top male/female finishers (10K & 5K), plus medals for the top 2 in each age group
* Not running? Spectator pancake breakfast tickets are available in the Store [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/IL/Edwardsville/CougarsUnleashedHomecomingRun]
Guarantee your official Cougars Unleashed race shirt by registering before FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH!
Run. Support. Celebrate. ALL ROADS LEAD HOME.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SIUE HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND AT SIUE.EDU/HOMECOMING-FAMILY-WEEKEND [https://www.siue.edu/homecoming-family-weekend/]
ADVANCED PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION
RUNWELL [https://shop.wheredoyourunwell.com/content/visit-us] - TRACE PARKWAY LOCATION
6120 SHOGER DRIVE, SUITE D, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 23RD FROM 2 - 6 P.M.
THURSDAY, SEPT 24TH FROM 2 - 6 P.M.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26TH | 9 A.M. | SIUE STRATTON QUAD
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS JULY 31!
ALL ROADS LEAD HOME to the 11TH ANNUAL COUGARS UNLEASHED HOMECOMING RUN & PANCAKE BREAKFAST, part of SIUEs Homecoming & Family Weekend and in commemoration of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration! Choose from a 10K, 5K, or Fun Run: whether youre a competitive runner or just in it for the pancakes, theres something for everyone. This event welcomes alumni, students, faculty, staff, families, friends, and community members. Furry friends are welcome to join the fun too!
SPECIAL $5 DISCOUNT FOR SIUE ALUMNI AND DISCOUNTED PRICING FOR CURRENT SIUE STUDENTS!
Were excited to offer a discounted registration rate exclusively for SIUE alumni and current students. Its our way of saying thank you for being part of the Cougar community!
RUN FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Your participation helps fund more than $20,000 in annual student scholarships and supports SIUE Alumni Association programs that keep Cougars connected long after graduation. _Net proceeds may support alumni operations, current Alumni Association scholarships, and/or permanently endowed scholarship funds._
AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE, ENJOY:
* Complimentary Chris Cakes [https://www.chriscakesstl.com/] Pancake Breakfast
* Post-run beer from Global Brew [https://edwardsville.globalbrew.com/] (participants 21+)
* Official race timing by Final Lap Racing [http://www.finallapracing.com/]
* Awards Ceremony trophies for top male/female finishers (10K & 5K), plus medals for the top 2 in each age group
* Not running? Spectator pancake breakfast tickets are available in the Store [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/IL/Edwardsville/CougarsUnleashedHomecomingRun]
Guarantee your official Cougars Unleashed race shirt by registering before FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH!
Run. Support. Celebrate. ALL ROADS LEAD HOME.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SIUE HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND AT SIUE.EDU/HOMECOMING-FAMILY-WEEKEND [https://www.siue.edu/homecoming-family-weekend/]
ADVANCED PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION
RUNWELL [https://shop.wheredoyourunwell.com/content/visit-us] - TRACE PARKWAY LOCATION
6120 SHOGER DRIVE, SUITE D, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 23RD FROM 2 - 6 P.M.
THURSDAY, SEPT 24TH FROM 2 - 6 P.M.
Races
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10k
Incl. $4.54 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$49.54
Your registration fee includes entry to the 10K, one pancake breakfast ticket, one complimentary drink ticket for participants 21 and over, and an official Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run short-sleeve shirt (if registered by the T-shirt deadline of September 4). Were excited to offer special discounts for SIUE alumni, current students and kids 10 and under! Its our way of saying thank you for being part of the Cougar community! At the Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run, we believe that community is one of our greatest strengths and we strive to ensure that everyone is, and feels, welcome at our event. To this end, and for us to be a stronger community, we accept and encourage run participation from transgender and non-binary athletes. We will accept each participants declared gender at face value with no additional supporting evidence required. -
5k
Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$44.20
Your registration fee includes entry to the 5K, one pancake breakfast ticket, one complimentary drink ticket for participants 21 and over, and an official Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run short-sleeve shirt (if registered by the T-shirt deadline of September 4). Were excited to offer special discounts for SIUE alumni, current students and kids 10 and under! Its our way of saying thank you for being part of the Cougar community! At the Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run, we believe that community is one of our greatest strengths and we strive to ensure that everyone is, and feels, welcome at our event. To this end, and for us to be a stronger community, we accept and encourage run participation from transgender and non-binary athletes. We will accept each participants declared gender at face value with no additional supporting evidence required. -
Fun Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$22.80
Your registration fee includes entry to the Fun Run, one pancake breakfast ticket, one complimentary drink ticket for participants 21 and over, and an official Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run short-sleeve shirt (if registered by the T-shirt deadline of September 4). Were excited to offer special discounts for SIUE alumni, current students and kids 10 and under! Its our way of saying thank you for being part of the Cougar community! At the Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run, we believe that community is one of our greatest strengths and we strive to ensure that everyone is, and feels, welcome at our event. To this end, and for us to be a stronger community, we accept and encourage run participation from transgender and non-binary athletes. We will accept each participants declared gender at face value with no additional supporting evidence required.
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