Run Your Bundts Off 5k Fun Run & Walk - Springfield
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Run Your Bundts Off 5K Fun Run & Walk in Springfield, Illinois, on Saturday, August 8, 2026! Kicking off at 8:00 AM from the Lincoln Park Pavilion, this vibrant community event offers both a 5K run and a 2-mile walk, making it perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll through the scenic Lincoln Park, this event promises a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
Not only will you enjoy the thrill of the race, but you'll also be supporting a great cause! All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Central Illinois and True North Running, fostering youth programming and enhancing the local running community. Participants can look forward to fun rewards, including delicious Bundtinis at the finish line, complimentary race photos, and custom finisher medals to celebrate your achievement. Make sure to register early, as this popular event is expected to fill up quickly. Lace up your shoes and join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Not only will you enjoy the thrill of the race, but you'll also be supporting a great cause! All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Central Illinois and True North Running, fostering youth programming and enhancing the local running community. Participants can look forward to fun rewards, including delicious Bundtinis at the finish line, complimentary race photos, and custom finisher medals to celebrate your achievement. Make sure to register early, as this popular event is expected to fill up quickly. Lace up your shoes and join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
RUN YOUR BUNDTS OFF 2026
BENEFITING GIRLS ON THE RUN OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS & TRUE NORTH RUNNING
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Location: Lincoln Park Pavilion, Springfield, IL
Distances: 5K Run or 2-Mile Walk
Start Time: 8:00 AM (please line up by 7:45 AM)
Contact: Sean Urban Springfield-IL@NothingBundtCakes.com
EVENT OVERVIEW
Join us for the 2026 Run Your Bundts Off, a fun, welcoming community race that brings runners, walkers, and families together for a great cause. Whether youre chasing a PR or enjoying a relaxed walk through Lincoln Park, this event has something for everyone.
All event profits benefit Girls on the Run of Central Illinois and True North Running, helping support youth programming and the local running community.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
Bundtinis waiting for you at the finish line
Complimentary race photos provided by Madeline at Almalee Photography [https://almalee-photography.square.site/]
A custom finisher medal to celebrate your accomplishment
Race T-shirt provided by Impressions Designs [https://www.facebook.com/impressionsdesignco/]
Chip-timed results for 5K participants
A positive, family-friendly race experience
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We love teaming up with awesome businesses & organizations who want to support the community and cheer on our runners. If youre interested in being a sponsor, donating swag, or setting up a expo table, wed love to chat!
📧 Reach out to Sean Urban at Springfield-IL@NothingBundtCakes.com and lets make something sweet happen.
START LINE INFORMATION
The start and finish line will be located in front of the parking lot to the Pavilion on the Lincoln Park . This area will be barricaded for the event.
Parking is available at the Nelson Center and nearby park lots. Please follow posted signage and look for the Start/Finish arch.
5K runners should line up toward the front.
Walkers should line up toward the back.
Please arrive at the start area by 7:45 AM for announcements and the national anthem.
PACKET PICKUP
Friday, August 7 | 400 PM
Nothing Bundt Cakes
2476 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL
Race Day Pickup: Beginning at 7:00 AM at the event site
Participants must present their registration QR code to pick up their race packet.
Picking up for another participant is welcome, but you must also have that participants registration QR code.
Unclaimed packets will be donated. Shirt size exchanges are not available at pickup. Limited extras may be available after the event. Please see the registration table post event.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration will remain open until the event reaches the 500-participant capacity (runners and walkers combined). We sold out a month before the race last year, so make sure to register early!
Race shirts are guaranteed for all those registered
Finisher medals are guaranteed for all registered participants.
WANT A SHIRT WITHOUT RUNNING?
Volunteers help make this event possible and receive a complimentary race shirt. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout race day!
Sign up to volunteer here! [https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/1C5XJS5DZHCV3XW?sid=de83c2549ede4456b437cc45104e656a]
THE ROUTE
The 5K course features three loops around the Lincoln Park main path, totaling approximately 3.3 miles.
Runners and walkers will start by turning left on to the main park route.
AWARDS (5K ONLY)
Top three overall male and female finishers
Top three finishers in each age and gender division
Overall male and female winners will each receive a FREE professionally fit pair of running shoes courtesy of Springfield Running Center
Overall winners will visit Springfield Running Center for a personalized fitting and can choose from select models including the Saucony Ride 19, Saucony Guide 19, ASICS Cumulus 28, or ASICS GT-2000 based on their running style and fit needs.
Overall winners will also receive free Bundt Cakes for a year!
BATHROOMS
There are public bathrooms available in the Nelson center, the Lincoln park pavilion and shelter #4. Please plan accordingly due to our large race!
PARKING
Parking is available at the Nelson Center and surrounding Lincoln Park lots. Look for signage! Please do not park on the route or in the grass! The pavilion parking lot will be closed for our race village.
NEW FOR 2026
* An expanded race Village with more vendors and activities
* New race medals from Ashworth Awards (Top 3 M/F Overall, Top 3 M/F Age Group 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
* New shirts from Impressions Designs
ADDITIONAL NOTES
This is a rain or shine event.
The course is subject to change.
Unclaimed packets will be donated.
We do not offer refunds for this event, if you'd like to transfer your registration, please reach out to Sean at Springfield-il@nothingbundtcakes.com
Race Beneficiaries -
All event profits benefit:
Girls on the Run of Central Illinois [https://www.gotrcentralillinois.org/]
True North Running [https://www.truenorthrunning.org/]
BENEFITING GIRLS ON THE RUN OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS & TRUE NORTH RUNNING
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Location: Lincoln Park Pavilion, Springfield, IL
Distances: 5K Run or 2-Mile Walk
Start Time: 8:00 AM (please line up by 7:45 AM)
Contact: Sean Urban Springfield-IL@NothingBundtCakes.com
EVENT OVERVIEW
Join us for the 2026 Run Your Bundts Off, a fun, welcoming community race that brings runners, walkers, and families together for a great cause. Whether youre chasing a PR or enjoying a relaxed walk through Lincoln Park, this event has something for everyone.
All event profits benefit Girls on the Run of Central Illinois and True North Running, helping support youth programming and the local running community.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
Bundtinis waiting for you at the finish line
Complimentary race photos provided by Madeline at Almalee Photography [https://almalee-photography.square.site/]
A custom finisher medal to celebrate your accomplishment
Race T-shirt provided by Impressions Designs [https://www.facebook.com/impressionsdesignco/]
Chip-timed results for 5K participants
A positive, family-friendly race experience
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We love teaming up with awesome businesses & organizations who want to support the community and cheer on our runners. If youre interested in being a sponsor, donating swag, or setting up a expo table, wed love to chat!
📧 Reach out to Sean Urban at Springfield-IL@NothingBundtCakes.com and lets make something sweet happen.
START LINE INFORMATION
The start and finish line will be located in front of the parking lot to the Pavilion on the Lincoln Park . This area will be barricaded for the event.
Parking is available at the Nelson Center and nearby park lots. Please follow posted signage and look for the Start/Finish arch.
5K runners should line up toward the front.
Walkers should line up toward the back.
Please arrive at the start area by 7:45 AM for announcements and the national anthem.
PACKET PICKUP
Friday, August 7 | 400 PM
Nothing Bundt Cakes
2476 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL
Race Day Pickup: Beginning at 7:00 AM at the event site
Participants must present their registration QR code to pick up their race packet.
Picking up for another participant is welcome, but you must also have that participants registration QR code.
Unclaimed packets will be donated. Shirt size exchanges are not available at pickup. Limited extras may be available after the event. Please see the registration table post event.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration will remain open until the event reaches the 500-participant capacity (runners and walkers combined). We sold out a month before the race last year, so make sure to register early!
Race shirts are guaranteed for all those registered
Finisher medals are guaranteed for all registered participants.
WANT A SHIRT WITHOUT RUNNING?
Volunteers help make this event possible and receive a complimentary race shirt. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout race day!
Sign up to volunteer here! [https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/1C5XJS5DZHCV3XW?sid=de83c2549ede4456b437cc45104e656a]
THE ROUTE
The 5K course features three loops around the Lincoln Park main path, totaling approximately 3.3 miles.
Runners and walkers will start by turning left on to the main park route.
AWARDS (5K ONLY)
Top three overall male and female finishers
Top three finishers in each age and gender division
Overall male and female winners will each receive a FREE professionally fit pair of running shoes courtesy of Springfield Running Center
Overall winners will visit Springfield Running Center for a personalized fitting and can choose from select models including the Saucony Ride 19, Saucony Guide 19, ASICS Cumulus 28, or ASICS GT-2000 based on their running style and fit needs.
Overall winners will also receive free Bundt Cakes for a year!
BATHROOMS
There are public bathrooms available in the Nelson center, the Lincoln park pavilion and shelter #4. Please plan accordingly due to our large race!
PARKING
Parking is available at the Nelson Center and surrounding Lincoln Park lots. Look for signage! Please do not park on the route or in the grass! The pavilion parking lot will be closed for our race village.
NEW FOR 2026
* An expanded race Village with more vendors and activities
* New race medals from Ashworth Awards (Top 3 M/F Overall, Top 3 M/F Age Group 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
* New shirts from Impressions Designs
ADDITIONAL NOTES
This is a rain or shine event.
The course is subject to change.
Unclaimed packets will be donated.
We do not offer refunds for this event, if you'd like to transfer your registration, please reach out to Sean at Springfield-il@nothingbundtcakes.com
Race Beneficiaries -
All event profits benefit:
Girls on the Run of Central Illinois [https://www.gotrcentralillinois.org/]
True North Running [https://www.truenorthrunning.org/]
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