IU's mascot Hoosier the Bison records a video shortly before the Jill Behrman 5K Walk/Run begins Nov. 1, 2025, outside the Student Recreational Sports Center in Bloomington. Hoosier took photos with participants as well as helped to lead the warm up hip-hop cardio. Runners and walkers begin the Jill Behrman 5K Walk/Run on Nov. 1, 2025, outside the Student Recreational Sports Center in Bloomington. The proceeds from the participants' registration went toward the Jill Behrman Emerging Leader Scholarship, assault education, self-defense programs and campus recreational sports programs. A participant runs through the yellow color zone during the Jill Behrman 5K Walk/Run on Nov. 1, 2025, on North Sunrise Drive in Bloomington. The event had five color zones set up throughout the 2.8-mile course. Two participants of the Jill Behrman 5K Walk/Run run through the yellow color zone Nov. 1, 2025, on North Sunrise Drive in Bloomington. Some participants chose to run alone while others ran with a friend or a group to encourage each other along the way. Participants of the Jill Behrman 5k Walk/Run travel through the yellow zone as volunteers throw color powder at them Nov. 1, 2025, on North Sunrise Drive in Bloomington. After the yellow zone, the participants headed to the finish line and the final color zone. A runner squints as volunteers throw blue color powder at the Jill Behrman 5K Walk/Run on Nov. 1, 2025, outside the Student Recreational Sports Center in Bloomington. The blue color zone was the final color zone before the finish line. Two runners of the Jill Behrman 5K Walk/Run document their journey as color powder is thrown on them Nov. 1, 2025, outside the Student Recreational Sports Center in Bloomington. Along the course, spirit squads were set up to bring energy and motivation to the runners. A participant of the Jill Behrman 5K Walk/Run cheers as they cross the finish line Nov. 1, 2025, outside the Student Recreational Sports Center in Bloomington. After participants finished the race, they were given food and water from volunteers. A group of participants take a photo after finishing the Jill Behrman 5K Walk/Run on Nov. 1, 2025, outside the Student Recreational Sports Center in Bloomington. Volunteers reminded participants to take photos to document their finish and participation in the 5K. A participant grabs a handful of color powder during the dance party following the 5K on Nov. 1, 2025, outside the Student Recreational Sports Center in Bloomington. Many participants would grab handfuls to throw at others or in the air in celebration.
PHOTOS: Bloomington celebrates the Jill Behrman 5K Walk/Run
A group throws cups of color powder while taking a picture after the Jill Behrman 5K Walk/Run on Nov. 1, 2025, outside the Student Recreational Sports Center in Bloomington. The event was meant to create new memories while also remembering the life and impact of Jill Behrman.
Get stories like this in your inbox
Subscribe
