Governors State University Jaguar 5K
About this race
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 be part of something special. And this year, we’re turning up the excitement with features for every age and fitness level!
WHAT'S IN STORE?
RACE DAY T-SHIRT: All participants will receive a custom shirt & snacks. Register early to secure your shirt size!
CHIP-TIMED RACE, AWARDS & CEREMONY for 5K top finishers!
WARM-UP ACTIVITY led by GovState's Physical Therapy team!
FAVORITE area food trucks: Full line up coming soon!
FREE Kids Dash and other fun activities.
ALL-DAY MUSIC, FREE Yoga, Kinesiology, club events and more!
DATE: October 25th, 2026
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
Kinesiology from the Occupational Therapy Team
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
11:30am Yoga at the Bell Tower
COURSE MAP
BECOME A SPONSOR, contact Veronica Blair at jaguar5k@govst.edu
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run
Walking
5k Walk
1 Mile Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in University Park.
About University Park
Governors State University Jaguar 5K takes place in University Park, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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