SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 10K · 5K · Fun Run
From the Organizer
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! 🐾
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
Race timing provided by Final Lap Racing
Net proceeds may support alumni operations, current AA scholarships, and/or permanently endowed scholarship funds.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Alton - Melvin Price L&D, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Edwardsville, IL
Population
26,543
as of 2023
Elevation
527 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
- Race
- SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast
- Date
- September 26, 2026
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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3 miles away
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Youth
10 miles away
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3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast?
- SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast is a running race held in Edwardsville, Illinois on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Edwardsville, Illinois at SIUE Stratton Quad, Edwardsville, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast
Sep 26, 2026