- 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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 - Mar 31st, 2026
Bad Parenting is Here to Test Your (Lack of) Skills!Ever wondered what it would be like to raise a virtual hellion? Or maybe you secretly suspect your own parenting could use a… shake-up? Well, buckle up, because Bad Parenting, the delightful...
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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 28th, 2026
In partnership with SEMO Suicide Prevention, Jackson High School's Hope Squad and Cool Kids Against Bullying Club will host a suicide prevention/memorial walk on Saturday, March 28, at 9 am. This walk's purpose is to remember those we have lost to s...
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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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 - 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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 - 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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 - 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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 - 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 r...
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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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