Saturday, October 15, 2011
7 a.m., Student Fitness Center
View the results for the 2011 run online.
The annual Illinois State University and Town of Normal Town & Gown 5K run was held on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at 7 a.m.
- Prizes will be given to overall male and female winners and to the top three male and female finishers in each division.
- Prizes given to overall male and female winners as well as the top three male and female finishers in each division: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 and over, wheelchair racers.
5K Run t-shirts will be received by runners that are registered by September 26th, 2011. To qualify for prizes and receive a t-shirt you must provide your date of birth during registration.
Please note, after September 26, we will not be able to guarantee shirt sizes for registrants.
- Parking is available in the South University Street Parking Garage.
- Check in begins at 5:30 a.m. outside the Student Fitness Center.
- The entry fee is $15 for runners children through age 13, and $25 for runners age 14 through adult. No refunds will be given. The entry fee will increase on October 13, 2011 to $30 for all runners. Make checks payable to Illinois State University/Town & Gown.
Online reservations are to be completed by October 12, 2011 by 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome on October 13 and 14 at the Alumni Center and the morning of the run with the entry fee being increased to $30.
Price Levels:
- Age 13 and under $15.00
- Age 14 and up $25.00
Early registration and shirt pick up: Friday October 14, 2011 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Alumni Center 1101 N. Main
For more information contact Alumni Relations at (309) 438-2586 or at shpalme@ilstu.edu
Download the Homecoming map to view the new route for the run.
Race results
- 2011 Town & Gown Race results: http://itsracetime.com/Results.aspx?ID=243
- 2010 Town & Gown Race results: http://itsracetime.com/Results.aspx?ID=138
- 2009 Town & Gown Race results: http://lakerunclub.org/results/2009/TNG_OVERALL.HTM
- 2008 Town & Gown Race results: http://lakerunclub.org/results/2008/TOWNNGOWN.HTM
The route for the 5k shows it starts and finishes at the red flag which would start at the rec and finsh by the Old Main bell. However, the dotted lines show start and finish at the rec. Can you clear this up? Thank you!
Hi, Tiffany — if you hover over the red flag, is has a label showing the 5K starts at the Rec. There is a double lap around the Old Main Bell which is also where the race ends. If you have any oher questions, please let us know!
Will there be showers available at the rec for runners to use after the race? Thanks.
I’m afraid we are not able to offer showers for the runners of the 5K.
From my understanding, we can still get shirts after the 26th but aren’t guaranteed a size, correct? Thanks!
Tiffany, That is correct. We cannot guarantee a size if runners register after the 26th. Thanks!
Are strollers allowed in the race?
I’m sorry, Erika — strollers are not allowed for the 5K race.
Are results from previous Homecoming 5k runs available on website?
Thanks
I’m sorry, Bill — we are unable to provide that online.
Please find the links I provided at the bottom of the page – Cheers
Ryan Case – ISU Alum, MBA 2010
Do we run two laps through the designated route on the map?
Yes! If you have more questions about the 5K — please call Stuart Palmer at 309-438-2586 and he will be able to help you!
When is packet pick up? I’ve been looking to no avail.
Found it…Packet pick is Friday 8am – 7pm at the Alumni Center on Main St.
Can you pick up your bag of swag and tshirt of race day like last year? Where will that be on race day?
Anyone who does not pick up their items on Friday during early pick-up will be able to near the registration area outside of Rec. Saturday morning, so yes. Also as an FYI we will now, again, also be a giving an early pick-uppers their bib and chip as the chip timer this year is going to be a sticker that goes on the back of their bibs. Thanks!
Can you please tell me how late race-day registration is open? (i.e. what’s the latest time I can register by?) I’m arriving from out of town saturday morning. thanks!
Kurt, staff will be on site by 5 a.m. that day ready to accept last minute registrations. We’ll do our best to accommodate all late registrants, but the race will begin at 7 a.m. sharp.
What are the different divisions?
Prizes given to overall male and female winners as well as the top three male and female finishers in each division: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 and over, wheelchair racers.
To an earlier request (however please note this is the old course):
Race Results from the 2010 Town & Gown Race are located:
http://itsracetime.com/Results.aspx?ID=138
2009
http://lakerunclub.org/results/2009/TNG_OVERALL.HTM
2008
http://lakerunclub.org/results/2008/TOWNNGOWN.HTM
Annette, I think that last comment is from the winner of last year’s homecoming 5K, Ryan Case.
I have been training and I have him in my sights for this year.
Lookout Ryan! Team Beam will be hot on your heels!
Team Beam was in full force this morning – Nice job on the race!
The Town and Gown 5K was great! Thank you!