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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.
***Build your FUNraising teams—prizes will be awarded to our biggest fundraisers!
DATE: October 26th, 2025
WHERE: Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Pick up fun swag, enjoy the music, visit our event sponsors, club tables, kids events, and enjoy tasty treats.
9:00am Check In and On Site Registration
9:45am Warm Up & Stretch with the Physical Therapy Team
10:00am Official Start
11:00am KIDS Dash
11:10am RAFFLE PRIZE Drawing (must be present to win)
11:15am Age Group Award Ceremony
COURSE MAP
BECOME A SPONSOR, contact Veronica Blair at jaguar5k@govst.edu
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