Events in Carlyle, Illinois | 2026-2027

The Great Bottlecap Bike Race [runsignup.com]

Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun, teamwork, and adventure at The Great Bicycle Bottle Cap Challenge on June 6, 2026! This unique event will kick off at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center in...

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun, teamwork, and adventure at The Great Bicycle Bottle Cap Challenge on June 6, 2026! This unique event will kick off at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center in Carlyle, Illinois, bringing together bicycle enthusiasts and challenge seekers for an unforgettable experience.

Embark on a thrilling ride around town, navigating through scenic routes and charming neighborhoods. Participants will tackle a series of exciting challenges designed to test their creativity and problem-solving skills. Each completed challenge will earn a coveted bottle cap, which they will collect and bring back to the starting point.

As you pedal through Carlyle, you’ll not only enjoy the beautiful surroundings but also engage with local businesses and communities, making this event a celebration of town spirit and camaraderie. The more challenges you complete, the more bottle caps you’ll collect, increasing your chances to win fantastic prizes!

Upon returning to the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, participants will exchange their hard-earned bottle caps for prizes and enter a drawing for an overall grand prize. This is your chance to compete for glory, test your limits, and create lasting memories.

Whether you’re a local or visiting from afar, grab your bicycle and join us for a day filled with laughter, challenges, and community spirit at the Great Bottlecap Race. Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars for June 6, 2026!

Cycling

795 Lake Road, Carlyle, Illinois, 62231, United States
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Clinton County Who's the Fairest 5K Run/Walk [runsignup.com]

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Run like it's almost midnight in the Clinton County Who's the Fairest 5K Run/Walk! This event benefits the Clinton County Fair Pageant Programs and scholarships. Because it's about more than high...

Run like it's almost midnight in the Clinton County Who's the Fairest 5K Run/Walk! This event benefits the Clinton County Fair Pageant Programs and scholarships. Because it's about more than high heels and hairspray, each year we stress the importance of fitness, community and charity with this event. The race begins and ends at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. If you are not available to attend our race in person but you would still like to support our efforts...be a Sleeping Beauty/Beast and dream about our success or run remotely. Whether you join us on the morning of 7/12, sleep in, or just make a donation we sincerely appreciate you partnering with us.

5k Run Walk

1899 Methodist Street, Carlyle, Illinois, 62231, United States
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Carlyle Lake Triathlon [mseracing.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM

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In partnership with Carlyle Lake, the City of Carlyle, IL, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, MSE Racing is proud to bring to you the 6th Annual Carlyle Lake Triathlon.

Experience an exciting beach...

In partnership with Carlyle Lake, the City of Carlyle, IL, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, MSE Racing is proud to bring to you the 6th Annual Carlyle Lake Triathlon.

Experience an exciting beach start for the beautiful Carlyle Lake swim, transitioning to a flat, scenic bike course over the plains of Illinois. The run takes you on rolling country roads to finish coming over the spillway at the end with a view of the largest man-made lakes in Illinois. With multiple distance options to choose from, there is sure to be an event for every type and skill level of triathlete! You'll revel in the famously flat and fast roads of Carlyle, the view over the spillway of the dam, and much, much more!!

For more information including course maps, schedule of events, race options, volunteer signup, etc. Please visit - https://www.mseracing.com/carlyle-lake-triathlon

All athletes MUST show a Photo ID and pick up their own race packet, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Duathlon Run Swim Triathlon

801 Lake Road, Carlyle, Illinois, 62231, United States
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Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research [runsignup.com]

Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Sarcoma Stomp is being held in honor of Bo Arvin. The mission is to carry on the characteristics which made him loved by so many. We intend to preserve his memory of kindness, loyalty, humor,...

Sarcoma Stomp is being held in honor of Bo Arvin. The mission is to carry on the characteristics which made him loved by so many. We intend to preserve his memory of kindness, loyalty, humor, respect, faith and courage by bringing awareness to pediatric cancer as well as the underfunded research for treatment and a cure. The Bo Arvin Memorial Foundation will use 50% of our fundraising efforts to benefit the Children's Cancer Therapy Developmental Institute (CCTDI). It also supports 2 scholarships at Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School.

1 Miles 5k Run

795 Lake Road, Carlyle, Illinois, 62231, United States
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