SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Edwardsville, Illinois
- Price $22.80 - $44.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to join the excitement at the 10th Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Edwardsville, Madison! Kicking off at 9 A.M. at the SIUE Stratton Quad, this lively event is a highlight of SIUE's Homecoming & Family Weekend, inviting participants of all ages to embrace their competitive spirit. Choose from three exhilarating race distances: a challenging 10K, a spirited 5K, or a fun run perfect for families and beginners.
This year, alumni and current students can enjoy a special $5 discount on registration, celebrating the strong Cougar community! Not only will your participation contribute to the SIUE Alumni Association Scholarship and Programs—providing over $20,000 annually in scholarships—but you’ll also savor a complimentary pancake breakfast from Chris Cakes after you cross the finish line. Plus, those 21 and older can enjoy a refreshing post-run beer from Global Brew. Every registered runner will receive a participant medal, making this event a fantastic opportunity to run, support a great cause, and celebrate with friends and family. Let's unleash the spirit together and make this homecoming run unforgettable!
This year, alumni and current students can enjoy a special $5 discount on registration, celebrating the strong Cougar community! Not only will your participation contribute to the SIUE Alumni Association Scholarship and Programs—providing over $20,000 annually in scholarships—but you’ll also savor a complimentary pancake breakfast from Chris Cakes after you cross the finish line. Plus, those 21 and older can enjoy a refreshing post-run beer from Global Brew. Every registered runner will receive a participant medal, making this event a fantastic opportunity to run, support a great cause, and celebrate with friends and family. Let's unleash the spirit together and make this homecoming run unforgettable!
Organiser's Description
Join the Fun at the 10th Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run!
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27TH | 9 A.M. | SIUE STRATTON QUAD
Get ready to UNLEASH THE SPIRIT at the 10TH ANNUAL COUGARS UNLEASHED HOMECOMING RUN & PANCAKE BREAKFASTpart of SIUEs Homecoming & Family Weekend! Choose from a 10K, 5K, or Fun Runwhether youre a competitive runner or just in it for the pancakes, theres something for everyone.
SPECIAL $5 DISCOUNT FOR SIUE ALUMNI AND CURRENT 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!
This signature event is open to alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the entire community. Even betteryour participation helps support the SIUE Alumni Association Scholarship and Programs, which provide over $20,000 annually in scholarships to deserving students and deliver meaningful programming for alumni.
After you cross the finish line, stick around for a complimentary pancake breakfast from Chris Cakes andfor those 21 and oldera refreshing post-run beer from GLOBAL BREW [https://edwardsville.globalbrew.com/]. Every registered runner will also receive a participant medal to celebrate your achievement.
Run. Support. Celebrate. LETS UNLEASH THE SPIRITtogether!
Race timing provided by Final Lap Racing. [http://www.finallapracing.com/]
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27TH | 9 A.M. | SIUE STRATTON QUAD
Get ready to UNLEASH THE SPIRIT at the 10TH ANNUAL COUGARS UNLEASHED HOMECOMING RUN & PANCAKE BREAKFASTpart of SIUEs Homecoming & Family Weekend! Choose from a 10K, 5K, or Fun Runwhether youre a competitive runner or just in it for the pancakes, theres something for everyone.
SPECIAL $5 DISCOUNT FOR SIUE ALUMNI AND CURRENT 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!
This signature event is open to alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the entire community. Even betteryour participation helps support the SIUE Alumni Association Scholarship and Programs, which provide over $20,000 annually in scholarships to deserving students and deliver meaningful programming for alumni.
After you cross the finish line, stick around for a complimentary pancake breakfast from Chris Cakes andfor those 21 and oldera refreshing post-run beer from GLOBAL BREW [https://edwardsville.globalbrew.com/]. Every registered runner will also receive a participant medal to celebrate your achievement.
Run. Support. Celebrate. LETS UNLEASH THE SPIRITtogether!
Race timing provided by Final Lap Racing. [http://www.finallapracing.com/]
Races
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10k
Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$44.20
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 5). 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. $3.86 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.86
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 5). 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 27th September 2025 (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 5). 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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