Event Description

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. NEW FEATURES FOR 2025! 1-Mile Walk – Perfect for casual participants or families Kids Dash – A fun, fast race just for the little ones provided by provided _Lupus Society of Illinois_. Age Group Awards & Ceremony – Celebrate top finishers in style! **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. **_WIN PRIZES, BUILD YOUR TEAMS:_ **Gather your friends and build your FUNraising teams—prizes will be awarded to our biggest fundraisers! **_WARM -UP & DANCE_** _:_ Kickstart the fun with DJ beats & an 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:**_ Children's activities, face painting, raffle and the Kids Dash provided by **_Lupus Society of Illinois_**. ##### **Looking to support a great cause? Form a race team and compete for fun prizes while raising funds for our charity partners.** ##### ##### **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 ****