Miles for Maddog

Course:

The course is a 5k/3.1 mile U.S. Track & Field Certified route that takes you through the beautifully scenic Old Plank Trail and through the streets of Historic Frankfort. Water will be available on the course.

Awards:

Awards will be given for the top overall male & female and the top finisher in each age division, male & female.

Registration Fee:

$25 per person until noon June 8

$35 per person after noon on June 8 until Race Day

Post-Race Activities:

After the completion of the race, stay for the awards presentation & DJ music. For the runners/walkers there will be healthy refreshments and water. The whole family are invited to attend the post-race celebration. All items are first come and will not be replenished.

Giveaway Guarantee:

Race shirts are guaranteed to runners who registered by Wednesday, May 20.

Parking:

Parking is available @ Main Park, Frankfort Village Hall, Park District Preschool Building and neighborhood streets.

Sponsored By:

Town Center Bank

Jeffrey LaMorte Salon & Day Spa

Chicago Stem Cell Therapy

Hamstra Roofing

DOT Foods

Body Fountain

Snow Family Dental

Running for Kicks

Iron Warzone Gym

Chick-fil-A Frankfort

Chiro One

Camp Manitoqua

Palermo's Pizza

Frankfort Jewel Osco

Hinkley Springs

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Clink link to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BACA62CA3FF2-62948774-short

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!

***Don't miss a race day photo with Jax the Jaguar!

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