- 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 25th, 2026
On Memorial Day we take time to "remember" those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Come join us for a casual stroll, a steady jog or an all-out race from Lynwood Baptist Church, up KFVS hill and into Cape Girardeau County Park North onto ...
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 - Mar 21st, 2026
The Purple Paw 5K is sponsored annually by the Jackson High School Interact Club, an extension of the Jackson Rotary Club. Participants may run a 5K or participate in a 1-mile fun run/walk.
Runners/walkers may run with or without a...
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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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 - Oct 24th, 2026
Join Us for the Fall 5K Run at the Neal Center YMCA!
Lace up your running shoes and embrace the crisp autumn air! This October, join us for a fun-filled, timed 5K run that celebrates fitness, community, and the beauty of fall.
Enjoy a scenic Toledo...
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 - Oct 4th, 2026
This triathlon consists of a 275 yard indoor pool swim, a 12 mile bike ride and finishes with a 3.1 mile run. All sections of the triathlon begin and end at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA. Pre-registration will include a tech shirt if registered by Se...
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 - Apr 25th, 2026
THE NAUVOO MARATHON IS MORE THAN JUST A MARATHON
It is a celebration of faith, endurance, and the pioneer spirit. Live music, themed celebrations, and a welcoming community will greet runners along the course and at the finish line.
This event is a ...
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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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