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 for an exciting day of community spirit and athleticism at the 11th Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in beautiful Edwardsville, Madison! Kicking off at 9 a.m. in the SIUE Stratton Quad, this vibrant event is part of SIUE's Homecoming & Family Weekend and celebrates the Route 66 Centennial. Participants can choose from a 10K, 5K, or a Fun Run, making it perfect for everyone from competitive runners to families looking for a fun day out—plus, furry friends are welcome too!
Not only can you enjoy a delicious complimentary pancake breakfast provided by Chris Cakes after crossing the finish line, but your participation also helps fund over $20,000 in annual student scholarships! With a special $5 discount for SIUE alumni and discounted rates for current students, it's a fantastic way to give back to the Cougar community. Join us for awards, post-run festivities, and a chance to connect with fellow alumni, students, and community members. Mark your calendars and get ready to run, support, and celebrate at this can't-miss event!
Not only can you enjoy a delicious complimentary pancake breakfast provided by Chris Cakes after crossing the finish line, but your participation also helps fund over $20,000 in annual student scholarships! With a special $5 discount for SIUE alumni and discounted rates for current students, it's a fantastic way to give back to the Cougar community. Join us for awards, post-run festivities, and a chance to connect with fellow alumni, students, and community members. Mark your calendars and get ready to run, support, and celebrate at this can't-miss event!
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
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 2 male/female finishers (10K & 5K), plus medals for the top 2 in each age group
* Age groups: 14 & under, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 60+
* We are also excited to offer a FREE DexaScan to our top four runners provided by DexaFit Edwardsville [https://www.edwardsville.dexafit.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23579168149&gbraid=0AAAABCuFiXiFahqCDyIfc7iHobBMDatFm&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4orUBhCjARIsAIbF3qxop7VSNka4YJGtfOBApazkkjAoJyq0apiTmL0HbyTc1LqCRWUSU38aAooKEALw_wcB]!
* 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
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 2 male/female finishers (10K & 5K), plus medals for the top 2 in each age group
* Age groups: 14 & under, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 60+
* We are also excited to offer a FREE DexaScan to our top four runners provided by DexaFit Edwardsville [https://www.edwardsville.dexafit.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23579168149&gbraid=0AAAABCuFiXiFahqCDyIfc7iHobBMDatFm&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4orUBhCjARIsAIbF3qxop7VSNka4YJGtfOBApazkkjAoJyq0apiTmL0HbyTc1LqCRWUSU38aAooKEALw_wcB]!
* 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
CLOSEDYour 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
CLOSEDYour 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
CLOSEDYour 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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