2026 Run Your Bundts Off 5k & 2 Mile Walk

Join us for Run Your Bundts Off 2026, a fun, high-energy, family-friendly race through beautiful Lincoln Park in Springfield, IL! Whether you’re racing for a PR or strolling with friends, kids, or a stroller, this event is all about community, smiles, and CAKE.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
📍 Location: Lincoln Park – Springfield, IL
⏰ Start Time: 8:00 AM (line up by 7:45 AM)
🏃 Distances: 5K Run or 2-Mile Walk

💛 Why We Run:
Every dollar raised supports Girls on the Run of Central Illinois and True North Running, helping grow confidence, character, and a love of movement in our local community. This is a true charity race, no profits kept, just good vibes and giving back.

🎁 What You Get:

• 🧁 Bundtinis waiting for you at the finish line
• 🏅 A custom finisher medal you’ll actually want to keep
• 👕 Race T-shirt (while supplies last)
• 📸 FREE professional race photos
• ⏱ Chip-timed results for 5K runners
• 🎉 A positive, welcoming race experience for all ages

🏁 Start / Finish Details:
Start & finish are located in front of the Lincoln Park pavilion. Race day packet pick up will be inside the pavilion. Parking is available nearby in the Nelson center lot—just follow the signs and look for the Start/Finish arch!

• Runners line up front
• Walkers line up toward the back

📦 Packet Pickup:

• Friday, Aug 7 | 4:00–6:00 PM at Nothing Bundt Cakes, 2476 Wabash Ave, Springfield
• Race Morning: Starts at 7:00 AM at the park (Bring your registration QR code!)

📝 Registration Info:

• Cap of 500 participants – we SOLD OUT early last year
• Shirts guaranteed if registered by July 23rd
• Finisher medals guaranteed for ALL registered participants

🙌 Don’t Want to Run?
Volunteer with us and still score a race shirt! We’d love to have you.

🏆 Awards (5K ONLY):

• Top 3 overall male & female finishers
• Top 3 in each age & gender division
• 🥇 Overall winners take home a FULL-SIZE Bundt Cake

✨ New for 2026:

• Bigger Race Village with more vendors
• Brand-new medals from Ashworth Awards
• More restrooms (because… important)
• Fresh new shirts from Impressions Design
• New clockwise direction around the Lincoln park path
• Larger start/finish area

🌦 Rain or shine • Course subject to change • No refunds

Questions? Reach out to Sean at [email protected]
Grab your friends, bring the family, and come run your bundts off for an amazing cause. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🧁💛🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
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