Italian Fest 5K

Registration is open for our 2026 Joshua's Great Things 5K and Fun Run!

We are again offering two options this year - an In-Person race on Saturday, July 18th in Shiloh, IL and the Virtual Option for those who are out-of-town or unable to join us on the morning of the race.

The race options include:

• 5K Run/Walk - Participants in our 5K will receive a t-shirt and post-race snacks - Race will begin at 7:30 am

• 1/2 Mile Fun Run for children 12 & under - Participants in our Fun Run will receive a t-shirt, post-race snacks, and a finisher medal - Race will begin at approximately 8:30 am.

• Virtual Run/Walk - Participants will receive a t-shirt in the mail prior to race day if registration times are met - Race any time on July 18th

Family Pricing available for the 5K and Fun Run participants - look for Multi-Person Pricing on registration page.

For the Virtual Race - Register by July 6th to make sure we get your shirt and packet to you before Race Weekend!

In Person Packet/Shirt Pick Up will be on Friday, July 17th from 2:00 - 5:00 pm and Saturday, July 18th from 6:00 - 7:00 am at Toolen's Running Start Store in Shiloh, IL. You can also choose to have your packet mailed to you when you complete your registration.

Join the 5-O 5K Donut Run for a Sweet Cause! 🍩🏃‍♂️

Presented by McLanahan Towing & Collision and Teklab Inc.

Get ready to run, munch, and support a great cause at the 5-O 5K Donut Run, hosted by the Collinsville Police Department for Special Olympics Illinois! This unique and fun event offers three delicious donut stops along the route—where each donut you eat shaves a minute off your time. It’s the perfect blend of fitness, community, and sweetness!

Whether you're a competitive runner or just in it for the donuts, the 5-O 5K promises a fun, challenging, and rewarding experience for everyone. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois, helping to provide life-changing programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

So, come for the run, stay for the donuts, and make a difference in the lives of athletes while enjoying a one-of-a-kind race day! See you at the starting line!

All proceeds will go to beneifiting Special Olympics Illinois

Timing done by Toolen's Running Start

Trophies will be given to the top Female and Male runner. Medals will be given to the top three participants in each age category for female and male.

Event details and schedule

Race Day: Saturday July 25, 2026

Registration and Packet Pick-Up Begins: 6:00AM

(Bring a Photo ID and your registration sheet or confirmation paperwork)

5K Run/Walk Begins: 7:30AM

Race Registrations Received by July 10 at noon will receive a race T-Shirt

Race Registrations After July 10 at noon will NOT receive a race T-Shirt

3 Donut and water stations along the route.

Parking lots nearby include lots at Clay St and Center St, Main St and Seminary St, and 300 blk of W Clay St.

The race course will be the same as previous year.s Prepare yourself. It will start with a few hills, but then flatten out.

THIS IS NOT A "MUD" RACE! The 30th Annual Mud Mountain 5K Classic and Mile Fun Run is a unique opportunity for runners of all ages and abilities to get off the roads and pavement and run on a true cross country course, all while helping the Edwardsville Cross Country and Track and Booster Club raise funds for the 2025/2026 seasons. The course being used is a NCAA certified course and is used by both the SIUE Cougars and the EHS Tigers throughout the season. The course is run almost entirely on grass and is as beautiful as it is challenging!

By competiing in Mud Mountain XXX, you will be supporting the EXCTF Booster Club. Our booster club is unique, as it provides support for both boys teams and girls team in cross country and track and field, at not only Edwardsville High School, but Liberty Middle School and Lincoln Middle School as well. In all, the EXCTF Booster Club supports over 500 athletes each year.

We are still trying to work with SIUE on parking. Final parking directions will be sent out before the event. For now, plan that we will have you park at the designated parking lots on University Drive on the SIUE campus. From the parking lots, you will be shuttled by bus to the SIUE Cross Country Course. Only cars with handicaped plates will be allowed to park at the course. Please arrive early to provide additional time for the bus shuttle. Thank you.

Event details and schedule

T Shirts and bib numbers can be picked up at The Cyclery and Fitness Center at 2472 Troy Road in Edwardsville, IL between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, July 24. If you plan on registering at the course on race day, please arrive early. Please be sure to park in the designated parking lots and not at the course. Be sure to arrive in time to be shuttled to the course in time to register, warm up and/or pickup your bib. The 5K race will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the Mile Fun Run to follow.

Welcome to the Swifty Fun Run! It is a themed running event where fans and fitness enthusiasts come together to run and celebrate the amazing person and music of Taylor Swift. This event offers a range of distances to suit every participant's level of fitness and ambition: a 1-mile jog/walk, a 5K, a 10K, and a half marathon.

More details:

Participants are encouraged to dress up in the musical artist-inspired costumes or merchandise, adding to the festive atmosphere.

The race courses wind through scenic, flat routes in gorgeous Creve Coeur Park, St. Louis, Missouri. Each water station is accompanied by appropriate, upbeat music playing loudly, keeping the runners motivated and energized throughout the course.

Finish Line Celebration:

As participants cross the finish line, they are greeted with cheers and applause from volunteers and spectators.

Participants receive their blingy finisher medals, which are adorned with iconic imagery, adding to the memorabilia of the event.

After the race, participants can enjoy a post-race party where they can mingle with fellow fans and share their race experiences.

This festive event offers a unique and unforgettable experience for both fans and running enthusiasts alike, combining the thrill of a race with the joy of celebrating one of today's biggest stars.

MSE Racing is not affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected with Taylor Swift or any of her respective business entities or their affiliates or subsidiaries, including but not limited to Taylor Swift Productions or TAS Rights Management, LLC.