- Feb 28th, 2026
Stay dry while you complete a tri at the Neal Center YMCA!
This event will allow participants to complete a triathlon without ever jumping in a pool! This three legged race is comprised of a 10 minute row on our Concept II Rowers, a 20 minute bike ...
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 - Feb 14th, 2026
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a heartâfilled 5K supporting the restoration of Illinois cemeteries. The Valentine’s Day Spirits Run blends community, history, and a little festive fun — perfect for walkers, ...
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 - Jul 18th, 2026
The Mattoon Area Family YMCA will host the 38th annual Run for the Bagel on Saturday, July 19, 2025!
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL END 7/18/25 AT 9:00PM. AFTER THIS, YOU MUST REGISTER IN HOUSE ON RACE DAY(5:30-6:15am)
Packet-Pickup
Race packets may be pi...
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 - May 16th, 2026
The Honor Run is a powerful community tradition returning to Matter Park this Memorial season to honor and remember the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Originally founded by the Bowen family, this meaningful even...
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 - Apr 11th, 2026
SAME EVENT. NEW LOCATION!!!!!!
It will be at John A. Logan College in Carterville, IL.
The Color Fun Run is a 1 mile, untimed event. Participants will be doused from head to toe in a different colored powder by the end of the race. Participants...
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 - Feb 27th, 2026
Become a Master Merchant (Without Actually Managing a Store): Finding the Fun in Virtual Location-Based Games
So, you fancy yourself a budding entrepreneur, a whiz at supply chains, or maybe just someone who likes solving puzzles? But the thought of...
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 - Nov 26th, 2026
Start your holiday off on the right foot! Join us for our annual Bare Bones 3 or 5-Mile Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning alongside your family, friends, and community members. This will be the perfect start to the day without the frills of a big ...
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 - May 16th, 2026
Grab your friends to run or walk the YMCA Springfest 5k! This is a non-timed 3.1 mile route that winds through beautiful Toledo, Illinois. Participants who register after May 2 will receive shirts on a first come, first served basis. Open to all age...
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