9 events in Bloomington, Illinois

The Lake Run Club will be hosting a Fat Tuesday 5k/10K run at Keg Grove. The run will start at 5:15 PM. The course will be on the constitution trail with the start and finish outside of Keg Grove. We will have a timed prediction for a separate award if anyone is interested in participating. Walkers are welcome and can start the run prior to 5:15 PM is so desired.

Random draw for a New Orleans King Cake along with a post run drink at Keg Grove. For each mile, runner will receive Colored Mardi Gras Bead Necklace with charm. In addition to post race beverage and snacks. Partial proceeds of this event will benefit the St. Vincent De Paul Society of Bloomington/Normal.

Register online prior to pickup. All on site registration is done online. Save yourself time at pickup and complete your registration before arriving on site.

Proceeds go to Veterans Helping Veterans.

Register by February 21st to be guaranteed a coveted shirt.

Get ready for a PR! This 5k course is about as flat as you can get. The post race takes place at the VFW Hall Post 454 in Bloomington.

Early Packet Pick-Up: 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Saturday at the Bloomington VFW Post 454

Race Day Packet Pick-Up: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at the Bloomington VFW Post 454

Late registration closes at 12:30pm.

Run Your Bundts off 2026 - Benefiting Lifelong Access

Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2026

Location: Tipton Park, Bloomington IL

Distance: 5K run or Walk

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

Contact: Kristen Manak – [email protected]

🎁 WHAT YOU GET

🧁 Bundtinis at the finish line

🏅 Custom Finisher medal

👕 Race T-shirt** (If registered by Feb 28th) By Impressions Designs

⏱ Chip-timed race

💛 An Easter Egg Hunt for children 10 years and under.

Water Station generously provided by Fresh Thyme Market of Bloomington, IL

5K runners: Line up toward the front

Walkers: Line up toward the back

Be at the start by 7:45 AM for announcements and a warm-up!

📦 PACKET PICK-UP

Friday, March 20th | 12-4 PM

Nothing Bundt Cakes – 2109 N Veterans Parkway #13, Bloomington, IL

Race Day: Starting at 7:00 AM at the event site

Unclaimed packets will be donated. No shirt size exchanges at pick-up. Extras may be available after the race.

📝 REGISTRATION INFO

Registration is open until we reach 500 total participants (runners and walkers combined).

Shirts guaranteed if registered by Feb 15th

Finisher medals guaranteed for all registered participants

👕 WANT A SHIRT BUT DON’T WANT TO RUN?

Volunteer with us and get a free race shirt!

Questions? Email [email protected]

🏆 AWARDS

🏅 Top 3 Overall Male & Female (5K only)

🥇 Top 3 Males & Females in age groups: 18 & Under, 19-40, 41-59, 60 & Over

🥮 Overall winners receive a Full-Size Bundt Cake and a Special Finisher Medal

🚗 PARKING

Available at Tipton Park.

🌦 OTHER NOTES

Pre-Order for Easter sales available- at sign up get 20% off. (please call store after registration to claim discount)

Pre-Order for Easter Sale day of event get 10% off.

Rain or shine event

Route subject to change

Unclaimed packets will be donated

💖 RACE BENEFICIARY

All profits benefit:

Lifelong Access ( lifelongaccess.org )

Join us on for the 2nd Annual FOUNDATION 5K!! We have a new course but the same fun! The new course will start at the Tipton North Pavilion. Race map and details can be found on our race website at Foundationca.org under the "Foundation 5K" tab. All participants will receive a free T-shirt with their registration fee (As long as you register by March 20th). Sign up now because this year is going to be huge! Proceeds from the race will benefit Foundation Christian Academy, a second-year Christian school in Bloomington-Normal. Learn more about the school at FoundationCA.org. We look forward to seeing you there.

5K Overall Awards

Top 1 Male & Top 1 Female [Gun]

5K Division Awards

Top 2 Males & Top 2 Females [Net]

17 & Under and 18 & Over

Join the first "IWU Against Cancer 5K" at Tucci Stadium on Illinois Wesleyan University's campus! "IWU Against Cancer 5K" is hosted by the Colleges Against Cancer chapter at Illinois Wesleyan University and all race proceeds and fundraising benefit the American Cancer Society. You’re pushing yourself to help save lives from cancer. Just like hard work goes into your event training, the American Cancer Society gives it our all through things like breakthrough research, patient programs and services, and a free 24/7 cancer helpline. Together, we’ll tackle every course, rally every community, and stay absolutely relentless in the fight against cancer.

Let's rally around Easterseals Central Illinois families!

The Easterseals Central Illinois Community Rally is a celebration of our Easterseals families and an invitation to our Central Illinois community to join us in our vision of inclusion and empowerment; combining the Run, Walk & Rally Bloomington-Normal, the Easterseals Central Illinois Telethon, and the Run, Walk & Rally Peoria into one community celebration.

*Please note that the only animals allowed to participate at this event are service dogs. Pets are not allowed.

*Prices listed include fees paid to the contracted race timing company.

How do you #Rally4Easterseals?

• RUN the Run, Walk & Rally 5K

• WALK the Run, Walk & Rally 1 Mile

• VOLUNTEER

• DONATE to help ensure every child is 100% Included. 100% Empowered.

• Register by 3/25/2026 to be guaranteed a Community Rally Run, Walk & Rally T-Shirt.

Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow 5K & 2K

Run. Walk. Explore. Make an Impact.

Join us for the For A Better Tomorrow 5K Run & 2K Walk, a fun and inspiring community event where every step helps support youth leadership, education, and opportunity.

Whether you're chasing a new personal best, walking with friends and family, or simply enjoying a beautiful day outdoors, this event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels.

But this year, there’s even more to discover…

🚀 Introducing STEAM Quest

Along the course and around the event area, participants can explore STEAM Quest — an interactive experience featuring quick challenges and activities inspired by Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

Perfect for kids, families, and curious minds of all ages, STEAM Quest adds an element of discovery and learning to race day.

Event Highlights

🏃 5K Run – Perfect for runners chasing a time or enjoying the course

🚶 2K Walk – A relaxed option for families and community supporters

🧠 STEAM Quest Activities – Fun, hands-on challenges for all ages

👟 Open to Everyone – All ages and fitness levels welcome

🎉 Community Celebration – Fitness, learning, and philanthropy in one event

Why Participate?

Every registration supports For A Better Tomorrow’s programs, helping empower young people through education, leadership development, and innovative learning opportunities.

When you run or walk with us, you're helping create brighter futures for the next generation.

Bring Your Crew

Invite your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to join you.

The more people who participate, the greater the impact we can make together.

Sign up. Show up. Step up for our youth.