# McKendree University Homecoming & Family Weekend "Rise and Shine" 5K Walk/Run & Kids' Dash

- **When:** Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 400 North Alton Street, Lebanon, IL, 62254
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-190750-mckendree-university-homecoming-family-weekend-rise-and-shin

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Lebanon/McKendreeHomecomingFamilyWeekend5KWalkRunKidsDash?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

Kick off McKendree University's Homecoming & Family Weekend at the Rise and Shine 5K Run/Walk & Kids Dash! Enjoy a fun course through McKendree University's campus and historic downtown Lebanon—perfect for runners, walkers, and future Bearcats alike.

7 a.m. - 5K Walk/Run starting line will be located at the circle drive in front of the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. 
8:15 a.m. (Approximately) - The Kids' Dash (150 meter) will take place at the conclusion of the 5K Walk/Run around the circle drive in front of the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. Participants will receive a t-shirt and participant medal!

Sign-up by September 26th to be guaranteed a t-shirt and finisher medal!

Early packet pickup will be October 6th - 8th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Hills Clubhouse at McKendree University (1015 Belleville Ave., Lebanon, IL).

Day of check-in for race and walk-up participants should go to purple tent in center of the Hett cirlce drive. 

Parking will be in lot H for this event. Participants will need to walk to starting line/area. 

Adult 5K $35
McKendree Student Discount 5K $20
Kids Dash $15

Participants will receive a t-shirt and participant medal. Kids' Dash participants will receive a t-shirt, medal and a Raising Cane's certificate. 

Awards: Awards will be given to the Overall Male Winner, Overall Female Winner, and to the top participant in each ten-year age division (10–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, etc.).

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-190750-mckendree-university-homecoming-family-weekend-rise-and-shin](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190750-mckendree-university-homecoming-family-weekend-rise-and-shin) — data from Run This (runthis.run).