Registration is now available for the 2nd Annual Opening Day 5K Run/Walk presented by First State Bank as runners and walkers of all ages are invited to help kick off the 2022 Northern Illinois University football season opening weekend by participating in the 5K run/walk.

Go to NIUHuskies.com/openingday5K to sign up.

The run will take place on Saturday, September 3rd, beginning at 8 a.m. at the NIU North 40 Course, site of the 2019 Mid-American Conference Cross Country Championships. The NIU North 40 Course is located behind Barsema Hall and the NIU Engineering Building on the NIU campus, with ample parking available in nearby lots. A FanFest will take place after the race with food and drinks, sponsor booths and more.

Registration is $30 with proceeds benefiting the NIU women’s cross country team. Every runner will receive a T-shirt and a medal. The top three men, women and student finishers will each receive two tickets, enjoy a VIP tailgate with complimentary food and beverages, and receive their awards on the field during the 2022 NIU Football home opener versus Eastern Illinois at Huskie Stadium on Saturday, September 3. Kickoff for the game is TBD.