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When
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Where
1401 W Green St, Urbana IL
Distance
5K
Typical weather
59–76°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
60–85°F
dry
2024
62–69°F
rain
2023
61–70°F
rain
2022
47–63°F
dry
2021
67–84°F
dry
2020
61–77°F
dry
2019
59–83°F
rain
2018
52–67°F
dry
2017
63–75°F
dry
2016
56–72°F
dry
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About this race
Welcome to the Tenth Annual Illinois Homecoming Run!
- Date: September 27th at 10:00 am, rain or shine
- Location: 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL
- Distance: Three miles from the east end of Anniversary Plaza to the Alice Campbell Alumni Center
- Post-Race Celebration: Food, drinks, the Marching Illini, and other special guests to kick off Homecoming week
Virtual Homecoming Run
- Availability: Open for the entire duration of Homecoming Week, September 27th through October 3rd
- Participation: For those who can't make it to Champaign-Urbana
- Shirts: Not available for virtual event participants
Registration Information
- In-Person Registration: Open from July 8th at 12pm CDT to 9:30 am on September 27th
- Race T-Shirt Guarantee: Register before 11:59 pm on September 2nd
Additional Information
- Event Info: For further information, please go to the "Event Info" tab
- Thank You: A big thank you to the Student Alumni Ambassadors, Second Wind Running Club, and the University of Illinois Alumni Association for making this race happen!
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