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:
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Springfield Running Center
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Supplement Superstore
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Modern Mailing & Printing
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Portillo's of Springfield
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UIS Athletics
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Broadway Graham Wealth Partners
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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
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An expanded race Village with more vendors and activities
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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+)
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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