Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K

Race Registration

• Online Registration: All registration will be done online. To save time, please complete your registration prior to arriving on site.
• Cost: This year’s registration cost is $20 for all ages and races.
• Scholarship Support: Five dollars of each registration will support the Marian H. Dean Scholarship.
• Deadline: Online registration is available until 7:45 a.m. on race day.

Event Details

• Race Date: The Town and Gown Hybrid 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk will take place on October 24, 2026.
• Starting Point: The in-person race will take off at the Student Fitness Center at 8 a.m.
• Course: The route will go through Uptown Normal and around campus. Check out the course to get ready to run.
• Refreshments: 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.

Awards and Prizes

• Winners: Prizes will be awarded to overall male and female winners, overall male and female wheelchair racers, and overall non-binary racer.
• Age Divisions: 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.

Additional Information

• Sustainability: The Office of Sustainability will be onsite with reusable water bottles and Zero Waste Crew to make this a zero-waste event.
• Parking: Parking is available in the School Street Parking Garage off of Beaufort.
• Strollers and Pets: Strollers welcomed. No pets, please.
• Packet Pick-up: Packet pick-up is Friday in the Kasten Room at the Alumni Center or Saturday from 7–7:45 a.m. at the Student Fitness Center (347 S. University).

Virtual Participation

• Confirmation Email: Virtual runners will receive a confirmation email after registering, including a bib to print, further instructions, and a link to submit race time.
• Shirts: Shirts will be mailed to virtual participants.
• Redbird Gear: All participants are encouraged to run on race day sporting their Redbird gear, but you can finish anytime before the date.

Race URL

• More Info: Visit the official race page at Town and Gown 5K.