Description

This event is being hosted by the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Doctor of Physical Therapy Students (Registered UWSP Student Organization), partnered with the UWSP Homecoming Committee. Join us on a scenic race, routing through Schmeeckle Reserve in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Run the 5K competitively or walk at your own pace and enjoy the outdoors. Proceeds from the event will be donated toward the Marquette Challenge to help raise money for Physical Therapy research, with the hopes of advancing the ability of physical therapists nationwide to better assist those in need. The VCU-Marquette Challenge is a national competition in which physical therapy students compete to raise funds for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (FPTR). The UWSP DPT Student Organization received the Most Successful PT Newcomer Award in the 2023-2024 VCU–Marquette Challenge! Additional proceeds will help our students seek professional development and service opportunities in the local community and nationwide. This 5K also brings Pointer Pride during the 2025 Homecoming Week to welcome UWSP students and alumni, family, faculty, and community members to show support for our beloved city! After completion of the race, visit our local sponsor tables at the race start/finish line (also active before race), partake in Homecoming festivities (https://www.uwsp.edu/student-homecoming-events/), and cheer on the UWSP Football Team at Goerke Field, with kickoff at 1:00pm as they take on UW-River Falls for the Homecoming Game. Donations accepted online and at event. In the event of race cancellation there is a no refund policy. Event participant limit: 200

*The race will start and finish at the Parkway Shelter in Schmeeckle Reserve, the same location as last year. See Main Menu and select (More -> Photos -> 10/18/2025 -> 2025 Map & Additional Infomation) for location and other event details.  Please note that Schmeeckle Reserve does NOT allow dogs on the grounds, so please leave all furry friends at home.

Day of Event Itinerary (Saturday, October 18th, 2025)

Registration Booth Opens & Social: 9:00am 
National Anthem & Race Start: 10:00am 
Social: As participants finish 
Race & Social Ends: 11:30am 

With each registration, you will receive a free shirt (if registered before 11:59pm CST, Wednesday, October 1st, 2025) when you check in prior to the race on October 18th, 2025. Please include the size of the shirt you would like when you register. Shirts will also be available for purchase at the event for a price of $20.00 (limited quantity). See the front design of shirt in the 2025 Maps & Additional Information Album; the back of shirt will include the 2025 Homecoming event sponsors. 

Volunteers needed! Sign up today! More details to come. 

Contact us

Email: [email protected]

SPIN: https://spin.uwsp.edu/organization/spt 

Office Phone: (715) 346-2200

UWSP DPT Student Organization

2001 Fourth Avenue

Science Bldg RM B150

Stevens Point, WI 54481

United States