11th Annual 5-O 5K Donut Run/Walk Presented by McLanahan Towing & Collision and TekLab Inc.

The Italian Fest Committee is excited to host the 5K race and Kids Dash.

5K Course: The course is a flat and fast out & back route finishing on Main St.

Kids Dash: Distance will be a ~1/4 mile out & back on Main St after the 5K. Open to all kids 10 & under. Kids will receive a finishers medal.

Chip timing: Provided by Final Lap Racing

Awards: Top 3 Overall Male and Females and Top 3 in following Age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.

Early Bib &Shirt Pickup: Friday, September 18th, at Italian Fest on Main Street from 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Race Day Bib &Shirt Pickup: Saturday, September 19th, at Italian Fest on Main Street from 6:30am - 8:00am

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Sunday, November 8, 2026, for our number 1 fundraiser of the year! The Annual City of the Sun 5K Trail Run takes participants to sections of the Site that many wouldn’t see otherwise. This 3.1-mile race ebbs and flows through paved, wooded, grassy, and, at times, muddy terrain. You won’t find another race around with a backdrop like ours! Make a difference at Cahokia Mounds by participating in our Trail Run.

Event details and schedule

ALL PROCEEDS FUND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT CAHOKIA MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE!

• Start Time:

• Race begins at 9AM

• Packet Pickup:

• Nov. 6 & Nov 7 During Gift Shop open hours

• 8AM morning of race at Interpretive Center

• Awards:

• Overall Male & Female

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each division

• Divisions:

• 19 & Under

• 20-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70 & Up

• Timing:

• Provided by Toolen's Running Start - Shiloh, IL

• Parking:

• Is free and available in main lot

• Featured Snack:

• Crumbl Cookies - Shiloh, IL

Join the Fun at the 11th Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, Sept. 26th | 9 a.m. | SIUE Stratton Quad

All Roads Lead Home to the 11th Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast, part of SIUE’s Homecoming & Family Weekend and in commemoration of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration! Choose from a 10K, 5K, or Fun Run: whether you’re a competitive runner or just in it for the pancakes, there’s something for everyone.

Special $5 Discount for SIUE Alumni and Discounted Pricing for Current SIUE Students!

We’re excited to offer a discounted registration rate exclusively for SIUE alumni and current students. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of the Cougar community!

This signature event is open to alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the entire community. Even better, your participation helps support the SIUE Alumni Association Scholarship and Programs, which provide over $20,000 annually in scholarships to deserving students and deliver meaningful programming for alumni.

After you cross the finish line, stick around for a complimentary pancake breakfast from Chris Cakes and—for those 21 and older—a refreshing post-run beer from Global Brew.

Dogs are welcome to join the fun! 🐾

Important Shirt Note

To guarantee your official Cougars Unleashed race shirt, be sure to register by Friday, September 4th!

Run. Support. Celebrate. All Roads Lead Home.

Learn more about SIUE Homecoming & Family Weekend at siue.edu/homecoming-family-weekend

Race timing provided by Final Lap Racing