CHICAGO, Ill. – The Big Ten Network today announced Lisa Leslie, a three-time All-American at USC, four-time Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time WNBA MVP, as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 BTN Big 10K.

The 14th annual BTN Big 10K returns to Soldier Field on Saturday, July 12, where the in-person 10K and 5K races have now sold out. The top five male and female 10K finishers overall will receive a cash prize. In addition, there will be a Big Ten Bonus Prize for the top three male & female 10K finishers who are a current or former student at a Big Ten university.

Following a remarkable career as a three-time All-American at USC, where she also was named the 1994 Naismith College Player of the Year, Leslie went on to have a historic career in the WNBA and as an Olympian. Leslie’s professional resume includes two WNBA Championships, three MVP awards, eight First Team All-WNBA selections, two Defensive Player of the Year awards and eight All-Star appearances. As an Olympian, Leslie captured four Gold Medals in Atlanta, Sydney, Athens and Beijing.

BTN Big 10K post-race festivities will include food and beverages, music, games, giveaways and photo opportunities with Big Ten mascots and cheerleaders. The Chicago-based Big Ten Alumni chapters will also be on hand to give away school-specific swag to their fans and alumni.

The official charity partner for the 2025 BTN Big 10K is Special Children’s Charities. Founded in 1969, Special Children’s Charities develops and funds a wide range of recreational, educational and social activities that encourage physical and mental health for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

To learn more about the event, visit btnbig10K.com.