1 University Parkway, University Park IL
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Join GovState's Annual Jaguar 5K!
Lace up and get ready for an unforgettable, chip-timed adventure through the scenic campus of Governors State University! Whether you’re running or walking, this is your chance to join friends and family to race and raise funds for scholarships and more.
What's In Store?
- Race Day T-Shirt: All participants will receive a snack, water and custom t-shirt. Register early to secure your size.
- Chip-Timed Race: Runners will get race time results.
- Awards & Ceremony: For top finishers!
- Warm-Up: Join the energizing race warm-up led by GovState's Physical Therapy team!
- Food: Visit our favorite area food trucks: Joey's, Willie P's BBQ and King of Falafel and more!
- Race Fun for All: Free Kids Dash and other fun activities provided by Lupus Society of Illinois.
- Music: All day and free Yoga at the bell tower.
- FUNraising Teams: Build your FUNraising teams—prizes will be awarded to our biggest fundraisers!
Event Details
Date: October 26th, 2025
Where: Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
Schedule of Events
- 9:00 AM: Check In and On Site Registration
- 9:45 AM: Warm Up & Stretch with the Physical Therapy Team
- 10:00 AM: Official Start
- 11:00 AM: Kids Dash
- 11:10 AM: Raffle Prize Drawing (must be present to win)
- 11:15 AM: Age Group Award Ceremony
Course Map
Become a Sponsor
Contact Veronica Blair at jaguar5k@govst.edu
Learn More
For additional race details, visit GovState Jaguar 5K.
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