EIU Homecoming

Annual 2.5K Race/Walk

9 am, Saturday, Oct. 24

Lace up your sneakers for this 2.5K race around the Charleston Square in celebration of Eastern Illinois University's homecoming! This is not a timed race, but drawings for prizes will happen at the end of the race! Proceeds from the race support Christmas in the Heart of Charleston!

Sponsored by the City of Charleston’s Department of Parks & Recreation and Department of Tourism.

Registration will open August 1, 2026!

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