SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast

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. This event welcomes alumni, students, faculty, staff, families, friends, and community members. Furry friends are welcome to join the fun too! 🐾

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!

Run for a Great Cause! Your participation helps fund more than $20,000 in annual student scholarships and supports SIUE Alumni Association programs that keep Cougars connected long after graduation. Net proceeds may support alumni operations, current Alumni Association scholarships, and/or permanently endowed scholarship funds.

After crossing the finish line, enjoy:

• Complimentary Chris Cakes Pancake Breakfast
• Post-run beer from Global Brew (participants 21+)
• Official race timing by Final Lap Racing
  
• Awards Ceremony – trophies for top 2 male/female finishers (10K & 5K), plus medals for the top 2 in each age group
  • Age groups: 14 & under, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60+
• We are also excited to offer a FREE DexaScan to our top four runners provided by DexaFit Edwardsville! 
  
• Not running? Spectator pancake breakfast tickets are available in the Store

Guarantee your official Cougars Unleashed race shirt by registering before Friday, September 4th!

Run. Support. Celebrate. All Roads Lead Home. 

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

ADVANCED PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION

RunWell - Trace Parkway Location

6120 Shoger Drive, Suite D, Edwardsville, IL 62025

• Wednesday, Sept 23rd from 2 - 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept 24th from 2 - 6 p.m.

Packet Pick-Up
Get ready for race day by joining us at RunWell in Edwardsville for our Registration Party and Packet Pick-Up!

Swing by to grab any last-minute race gear and pick up your race packet, which includes your run shirt (if registered by September 5), race bib, and other goodies. RunWell is located at 142 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL.

Dates & Times:
Wednesday, September 24 – Registration Party & Packet Pick-Up from 6–8 p.m.
Thursday, September 25 – Packet Pick-Up from 12–6 p.m. (RunWell closes at 7 p.m.)

Pictures & Selfies
We’d love to see your Cougars Unleashed moments! Snap a selfie or two during the run and tag your photos with #CougarsUnleashed on social media.

Awards
Trophies will be awarded to the top two overall male and female finishers in both the 5K and 10K races.

In addition, medals will be awarded to the top two male and female finishers in the following age divisions:
14 & under, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60+

Check out the routes for each of our runs:

• 10K

• 5K

• Fun Run