Illini Dads Weekend 5K Run/Walk
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Illini Dads Weekend 5K Run/Walk : event overview
The Illini Dads Weekend 5K Run/Walk is presented by the Dads Association at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025, and takes place at the University of Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL). The event format is a 5-kilometer run or walk held as part of the university's Dads Weekend activities.
Participation and fundraising
Registration for the 5K is listed with a fee of $44.20 for the period shown on the event page. Participants can register as teams, including Dad/Son and Dad/Daughter teams; teams must be created during the registration process and cannot be formed on the day of the event. Team entries are eligible for a recognition award.
Proceeds from the event support scholarships and grants for University of Illinois students. The Dads Association states it awards in excess of $20,000 per year in grants and scholarships and has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars over time. The fundraising goal for the Dads Association listed on the event page is $15,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.