# Governors State University Jaguar 5K - **When:** Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT - **Where:** 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL, 60484 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-131666-governors-state-university-jaguar-5k ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/UniversityPark/GovernorsStateUniversityAnnualJaguar5kRunWalkRoll?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## 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 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? Pick up fun swag, enjoy the music, visit our event sponsors, club tables, kids events, and enjoy tasty treats from our favorite food truck vendors!      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 (ages 10 & under) and other fun activities.     ALL-DAY MUSIC, FREE Yoga, Kinesiology, club events and more! New this year: Enjoy the performance from the Suburban Youth Orchestra  ***Don't miss a race day photo with Jax the Jaguar!                 WHAT'S HAPPENING DATE: October 25th, 2026 WHERE: Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL   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 (for those age 10 and under) 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 --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-131666-governors-state-university-jaguar-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131666-governors-state-university-jaguar-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).