Cupcake 5K
- Date Sun 1st November 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Champaign, Illinois
- Price $27.50 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the Cupcake 5K, happening on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, in the vibrant city of Champaign! This exhilarating event is not just a race; it’s a heartfelt celebration of inclusion, ability, and community spirit. Participants will enjoy a timed 5K run, culminating in a delicious cupcake reward to celebrate their achievement. The Cupcake 5K supports the CUSR Scholarship Fund, ensuring that individuals with disabilities can access enriching recreational programs without financial barriers.
Join us for a day filled with energy, enthusiasm, and a shared commitment to making a difference. The event promises fun for everyone, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with others while supporting a meaningful cause. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet at Hays Recreation Center on October 31st from 10 AM to 1 PM. Lace up your running shoes, gather your friends and family, and be part of this unforgettable experience that uplifts our community!
Join us for a day filled with energy, enthusiasm, and a shared commitment to making a difference. The event promises fun for everyone, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with others while supporting a meaningful cause. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet at Hays Recreation Center on October 31st from 10 AM to 1 PM. Lace up your running shoes, gather your friends and family, and be part of this unforgettable experience that uplifts our community!
Organiser's Description
The ChampaignUrbana Special Recreation Cupcake 5K is more than a race its a celebration of inclusion, ability, and community. This timed, accessible event finishes with a well-earned cupcake and supports the CUSR Scholarship Fund.
These scholarships ensure that individuals with disabilities in OUR community CAN participate in life-enriching recreation programs regardless of financial barriers. We are proud of the impact this program creates, and we invite YOU to be part of the momentum that makes it possible.
Join us for a high-spirited event thats packed with fun and makes a real impact, all while raising funds and awareness for the Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Association. Lets run, celebrate, and make a difference together. Get ready for an unforgettable day of energy, community, and sweet celebration!
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT HAYS RECREATION CENTER ON 10/31 FROM 10-1 PM.
These scholarships ensure that individuals with disabilities in OUR community CAN participate in life-enriching recreation programs regardless of financial barriers. We are proud of the impact this program creates, and we invite YOU to be part of the momentum that makes it possible.
Join us for a high-spirited event thats packed with fun and makes a real impact, all while raising funds and awareness for the Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Association. Lets run, celebrate, and make a difference together. Get ready for an unforgettable day of energy, community, and sweet celebration!
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT HAYS RECREATION CENTER ON 10/31 FROM 10-1 PM.
Races
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Cupcake 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Cupcake 5K 2026 Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$48.70
Participants who register for the Cupcake 5K by October 23rd are guaranteed to receive their selected shirt size. All participants will also receive a race finisher medal and, of course, a cupcake! -
100 Meter Dash
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt Guaranteed by 10/23; After, While Supplies Last
Sun 1st November 2026 (10:00AM CST)
$27.50
Participants who register for the Cupcake 5K by October 23rd are guaranteed to receive their selected shirt size. All participants will also receive a race finisher medal and, of course, a cupcake!
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3310 Fields S Dr, Champaign, 61822, IL, United States
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