Net proceeds from the event benefit the Saint Louis University Cancer Center. Billiken Athletics and the SLU Cancer Center co-sponsored the 5K. All participants received free admission to Monday afternoon's volleyball match at Chaifetz Pavilion, which the Billikens won 3-1. Runners also received a voucher for free admission to SLU's PinkFest game Oct. 14 vs. Temple at Chaifetz Arena.

“It was a great day at the Billiken 5K,” SLU director of athletics Chris May said. “We had a great group of people that came out to support the cancer center and the 5K. It is great to partner with Dr. Mark Varvares, and it is an honor to help build a real special event around the SLU Cancer Center and Billiken Athletics.”

“This 5K was our biggest ever,” said Mark Varvares, M.D., director of the SLU Cancer Center. “We have more and more participates and more corporate support. All are here to support the cancer center as we grow and work toward improving the lives of our patients with cancer.”

The overall male winner was Matthew Coon with a time of 17:07. Helen Alexander won the female race with a time of 20:20. For full race results, click here. For a breakdown of winners by age group, click here.