Pioneer Spirit Triathlon - Sprint, Mini, & Challenge | 5k Run

SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS!

In Play Productions is pleased to present the 12th annual Springfield Kids Triathlon (formerly known as the HSHS St. Johns Children Hospital and SCHEELS Kids Triathlon). This event is a fun and exciting challenge for kids ages 6 to 15. All registrants receive a finisher’s medal, event t-shirt and refreshments, as well as a chance to win an age group award.

The Course: The swim will be held in the Nelson Center's 50-meter pool. The bike is around Lincoln Park, and the run takes place on a grass field in Lincoln Park.

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!

Cutoff to register is Wednesday, July 16, 11:59 PM.

CATEGORIES

Micro Mini Tri: Ages 6-9 Mini Tri: Ages 6-15 Super Sprint Tri: Ages 10-15

Run Your Bundts Off 2026

Benefiting Girls on the Run of Central Illinois & True North Running

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

Location: Lincoln Park Pavilion, Springfield, IL

Distances: 5K Run or 2-Mile Walk

Start Time: 8:00 AM (please line up by 7:45 AM)

Contact: Sean Urban – [email protected]

Event Overview

Join us for the 2026 Run Your Bundts Off, a fun, welcoming community race that brings runners, walkers, and families together for a great cause. Whether you’re chasing a PR or enjoying a relaxed walk through Lincoln Park, this event has something for everyone.

All event profits benefit Girls on the Run of Central Illinois and True North Running, helping support youth programming and the local running community.

What Participants Receive

• Bundtinis waiting for you at the finish line

• Complimentary race photos provided by Madeline at Almalee Photography

• A custom finisher medal to celebrate your accomplishment

• Race T-shirt provided by Impressions Designs

• Chip-timed results for 5K participants

• A positive, family-friendly race experience

Community Partners

We’re proud to partner with the following businesses and organizations who help make Run Your Bundts Off possible:

• Springfield Running Center

• Supplement Superstore

• Modern Mailing & Printing

• Portillo's of Springfield

• UIS Athletics

• Broadway Graham Wealth Partners

• Orangetheory Fitness

We love teaming up with awesome businesses & organizations who want to support the community and cheer on our runners. If you’re interested in being a sponsor, donating swag, or setting up a expo table, we’d love to chat!

📧 Reach out to Sean Urban at [email protected] and let’s make something sweet happen.

Start Line Information

The start and finish line will be located in front of the parking lot to the Pavilion on the Lincoln Park . This area will be barricaded for the event.

Parking is available at the Nelson Center and nearby park lots. Please follow posted signage and look for the Start/Finish arch.

5K runners should line up toward the front.

Walkers should line up toward the back.

Please arrive at the start area by 7:45 AM for announcements and the national anthem.

Packet Pickup

Friday, August 7 | 4:00–6:00 PM

Nothing Bundt Cakes

2476 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL

Race Day Pickup: Beginning at 7:00 AM at the event site

Participants must present their registration QR code to pick up their race packet.

Picking up for another participant is welcome, but you must also have that participant’s registration QR code.

Unclaimed packets will be donated. Shirt size exchanges are not available at pickup. Limited extras may be available after the event. Please see the registration table post event.

Registration Information

Registration will remain open until the event reaches the 500-participant capacity (runners and walkers combined). We sold out a month before the race last year, so make sure to register early!

Race shirts are guaranteed for all those registered

Finisher medals are guaranteed for all registered participants.

Want a Shirt Without Running?

Volunteers help make this event possible and receive a complimentary race shirt. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout race day!

Sign up to volunteer here!

The Route

The 5K course features three loops around the Lincoln Park main path, totaling approximately 3.3 miles.

Runners and walkers will start by turning left on to the main park route.

Awards (5K Only)

• Top three overall male and female finishers

• Top three finishers in each age and gender division

Overall winners will receive a full-size Bundt cake!

Bathrooms

There are public bathrooms available in the Nelson center, the Lincoln park pavilion and shelter #4. Please plan accordingly due to our large race!

Parking

Parking is available at the Nelson Center and surrounding Lincoln Park lots. Look for signage! Please do not park on the route or in the grass! The pavilion parking lot will be closed for our race village.

New for 2026

• An expanded race Village with more vendors and activities

• New race medals from Ashworth Awards (Top 3 M/F Overall, Top 3 M/F Age Group 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

• New shirts from Impressions Designs

Additional Notes

This is a rain or shine event.

The course is subject to change.

Unclaimed packets will be donated.

We do not offer refunds for this event, if you'd like to transfer your registration, please reach out to Sean at [email protected]

Race Beneficiaries -

All event profits benefit:

Girls on the Run of Central Illinois

True North Running

Please note: There are no refunds. If the live event cannot be held, registrations will be converted to the Virtual Race.

On the last day of the Illinois State Fair in August each year, hundreds of runners from Illinois and surrounding states take to the streets covering the fairgrounds, Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and back. This challenging 10K course is USATF certified and a lot of fun! Abe's Amble also includes a 5K option in addition to the longstanding 10K distance. Register by Sunday, July 19 to guarantee a race shirt! There will be NO extra shirts ordered!!!

START FORMAT

Races will begin in a traditional mass start format. The 10K and 5K will begin at 7:30am.

PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickup will be held on Saturday August 22, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Location TBD, Springfield, IL. Look for the SRRC signs. Please come in to enjoy our little Expo! We will have several of our sponsors on hand to talk with you about their services, packets to pick up and even a pre-race photo opportunity!

If you registered by the t-shirt deadline, we will have a shirt for you! Please note you will receive the size you selected during registration. If you registered after our shirt deadline, unfortunately, you will not receive a shirt. There may be additional shirts available for those who have NOT picked up their packet (forfeited) at the start of the race. Additional race swag will be distributed with race packets on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

Please do your best to attend the Saturday packet pickup. You are welcome to have someone else pick up your packet for you if cannot make it.

Limited race day packet pickup will be available on race day morning at the fairgrounds at 6:30-7:15 a.m.

FINISHER AREA

There will be bottled water, bananas, and other refreshments in the finisher area.

RACE RESULTS & AWARDS

Participants who opted in during the registration process will receive a text message with their time shortly after crossing the finish line.

Results will also stream live throughout the morning and be available at: http://www.ItsRaceTime.com

Award categories are 10K: Top Overall M/F and Top Masters M/F. Then Top 3 M/F in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, .... , 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+). 5K: Top Overall M/F. Then Top 3 M/F in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, .... , 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+).

Race results will stream live online throughout the race. Additionally, It's Race Time will be texting participants (who opted in) their results immediately upon finishing. Results will be available at https://runsignup.com/Race/AbesAmble/Page/RaceResults

Award winners will be recognized in a post-race awards ceremony after the race. Results will be linked on the Springfield Road Runners Club Facebook page after all participants have finished.

RACE MEDALS

Race medals will be provided at the finish line for those participating in the race. Medals are awarded for both the 10K and the 5K events.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR A VIRTUAL RACE UNLESS YOU ARE VOLUNTEERING ON RACE DAY! If you choose this option, the race director will be in contact with you regarding your volunteer assignment!

Run or walk your 5k/10k whenever you choose!

Beginning Monday after the race, you will be able to submit your time. Note: the link will not be available until that day. You can submit your results for 1 week following the opening date. Virtual participants will appear in the race results but are not eligible for age group awards. To submit your time, click and edit your results by name.

You are welcome to pick up your race packet on Saturday(details above). There will be no shipping any virtual or live race participants.

Ride Information

Join the Tour de Heartland: A Bike Ride Fundraiser for the Historic Marbold Farmstead

The Historic Marbold Farmstead Association (HMFA) in Greenview, IL is thrilled to host its 2nd annual Tour de Heartland bike ride fundraiser that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit. HMFA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and restoring the Marbold Farmstead, a cherished piece of Menard County’s living history. Once thriving, the farmstead holds great cultural and historical significance, offering a place to educate visitors about its heritage and unite the community through shared experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, we invite you to strap on your helmet and join us in supporting this extraordinary mission.

2025 Route Options

Participants can choose between two scenic routes:

1. 14-Mile Ride: Ideal for casual riders, this route begins at Greenview High School and takes you through the picturesque countryside.

RidewithGPS 14-Mile Route

2. 40-Mile Ride: Designed for adventurous cyclists, this extended route also starts at Greenview High School and winds through the charming rural landscape, with water break opportunities along the way.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50006183

Both routes feature a refreshing stop at the Country Hills Golf Course, where riders can pause, refuel, and recharge.

Support the Marbold Farmstead

Your participation helps us bring this historic farmstead back to life as a thriving community hub and educational site, ensuring it continues to enrich our heritage and create shared memories for generations to come.

For more information about the Tour de Heartland and updates on the Marbold Farmstead, visit www.historic-marbold-farmstead.org or find us on Facebook.

Ride Start

Greenview High School

147 W. Palmer Street

Greenview, IL 62642

Registration Includes:

• Custom cinch bag for all riders who register by August 19 (1 per Family Registration)

• Event t-shirt available for additional cost

• Marked routes

• Rider support in the event of mechanical issues

• Additional water stops for the 40 mi ride

• "Refuel" stop for both rides at the Country Hills Golf Course

• Free entry to the Heritage Days Festival at the Marbold Historic Farmstead following the ride. Learn more about the festival at Heritage Days Festival Facebook Event

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will take place starting at 7:00 AM on Saturday, September 6th at the Greenview High School.

For More Information

For more information about the Tour de Heartland and all things “Marbold Farmstead” visit www.historic-marbold-farmstead.org or our Facebook page.