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University of Illinois Homecoming 5K, Fountain Dyeing and Pancake Breakfast
When: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Where: Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61801 — Urbana, IL
Price: Free
Illinois Homecoming Run
Hit the street to kick off Illinois Homecoming Week in the annual Illinois Homecoming Run! Join in on at 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, rain or shine, to run, jog, walk, or roll from the east end of Anniversary Plaza to the Alice Campbell Alumni Center. After finishing, they invite you to celebrate at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center with food, drinks, the Marching Illini, and other special guests to kick off Homecoming week. Students, staff, faculty, alumni, community members, Illini fans, and families are all welcome to attend.
8:30 a.m. – Check-in
10 a.m. – Run starts
Registration is open for the run and to run virtually.
Homecoming Kickoff Event
Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 S. Lincoln Ave, Urbana
Bring the family as we celebrate the start of homecoming week by dyeing the Alice Campbell Alumni Center fountain orange and enjoying a pancake breakfast.
Hosted by: Illinois Alumni Association
Check out the schedule here for other Homecoming week events.
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