BlueForCrewe 5k

Join us for the 4th Annual 5k and 1 mile run/walk to raise funds for the Angel of Hope Statue and Memorial Garden! The race begins at the future location of our Angel of Hope Statue and Memorial Garden, in the open lot across the street from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis. Registration begins at 7:00 AM, and the race starts at 8:00 AM. All Children 12 and under can register for $5 - price will change at checkout for these youth registrations. The registration fee for participants 13 and older is $25 until April 25th; the price will then increase to $30. Participants can register on the morning of the event, however, we strongly encourage participants to register before the event. We plan to start the race promptly at 8:00, and to ensure that, we cannot guarantee that day-of-event registrations will receive a race timing bib. Everyone who comes to register the day of the event will still be able to register and participate in the race!

The third annual My Reason to Run Fundraiser is back — this time with a mission bigger than myself. In 2022, I, Britney Walters-Chester, survived leukemia, but cancer caused a stroke which left me with a paralyzed arm and limited use of my hand. Since then, I’ve worked tirelessly to regain function and independence, learning firsthand how critical access to recovery resources can be, and how difficult they often are to obtain.

This race is about paying forward the support and hope that recovery requires. All funds raised will be donated to local individuals in need of stroke recovery assistance. Whether that’s helping provide access to therapy, medical devices, or vital resources that are often delayed or denied due to cost and insurance barriers.

Join us as we run for healing, resilience, and the belief that no one should face stroke recovery alone. Together, we can help someone take their next step forward.

The Neoga Days 5K Run/Walk is back!! The race will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 and will start in front of the Neoga Community Center. The 5K race start is 7:30 AM. We would like to bring the Neoga Days 5K back with a bang for the start of "Sweet Summertime".

All participants will receive:

• A one-of-a-kind 2026 Neoga Days t-shirt

• A race bib with chip timing.

• Post race awards for overall and age groups

• Post race snacks and drinks

• The guaranteed t-shirt cutoff date is May 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Please be registered by this date to guarantee you will receive a race shirt!

• EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION is $25 - prices go up to $30 after Saturday, May 23, 2026. Get registered early and save!

• Race Day registration available at event $30.

• Packet pickup and Race Day registration opens 6:30 am to 7:15 am.

We look forward to seeing you on May 30, 2026!

Proceeds will be used to help fund activities at Neoga Days; as well as, the community and school support that Neoga Days provides.

The Tom Short 5k course is run on the beautiful General Dacey Trail, in Shelbyville, Illinois's Forest Park. This race is very unique, challenging and competitive!

Some of the areas elite athletes from colleges and high schools come to take on the difficult course and break the course record set in 2018, a time of 15:29! It's a great race for spectators as you can see the runners from many locations and cheer them on as they finish the race - creating an awesome atmosphere!

Finishing in the Top 10 at the Tom Short 5K is a huge accomplishment and if you do, you will receive an additional Tom Short Race Shirt with your place on it!

If you like being a part of a team, we have an option for team cross country scoring. Form a team of five runners and sign-up on race day for the team competition. After the race has finished we take each of your individual places and add them up for a total team score. We have a Male, Female & Mixed Team Division. The winners of each group will go home with a plaque!

Our post race refreshments are what we are known for and they are FANTASTIC!!!

Popsicles - Chocolate Bars - Chocolate Milk - Cookies - Granola Bars - Fruit - And More!

The refreshments are one of the ways to celebrate a great run and after the awards have been handed out, head to the Shelbyville Family Aquatic Center where we continue the celebration with a post race party at the pool. All participants and their families are welcome to join us and we also host a "BIG SPLASH" event for all ages! If, in your age group, you have the biggest splash, you will win a pair of Tom Short Race Shorts!

The Tom Short 5K Race is one of our favorite events of the year and we want you to be a part of it! We hope to see you on the Trail!