Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K
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Event details
The Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown race takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Normal, IL at 347 S University St. The event is a hybrid format with in-person and virtual options. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)
- 5K - Virtual
- 5K - Virtual WITHOUT t-shirt
The in-person course starts at the Student Fitness Center and goes through Uptown Normal and around campus. There will be one water stop on course and refreshments afterward. The Office of Sustainability will provide reusable water bottles and a Zero Waste Crew. No pets are allowed. Strollers are welcome. Parking is available in the School Street Parking Garage off Beaufort.
Logistics and awards
Online registration opens July 17, 2026. Most events have a registration fee of $20; a virtual option without a shirt is listed as free. Five dollars from each paid registration will support the Marian H. Dean Scholarship. To guarantee a shirt, racers must register by September 16. Packet pick-up is available the day before in the Kasten Room at the Alumni Center or on race day at the Student Fitness Center.
Virtual runners receive a confirmation email with a printable bib, instructions, a link to submit time, and shirts will be mailed. Awards include overall male, female, wheelchair, and non-binary winners, plus top three male and female finishers in age divisions from 14 & under to 60 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.