Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle
- Date Mon 1st September 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Sandwich, Illinois
- Price $16.90 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle, taking place on Labor Day, September 1, 2025, in the vibrant town of Sandwich, DeKalb! This exciting event offers participants a choice between a scenic 5K and a fun-filled 1-mile race, both starting and finishing on the infield track of the iconic Sandwich Fair grounds. With a cap of 1,000 participants, this year’s race is sold out, showcasing the incredible support from the local community.
Join us for a day filled with energy, music, and camaraderie as you race through beautiful surroundings, followed by a lively post-race celebration featuring games, business appearances, and, of course, refreshing ICE COLD lemonade shakes from McKinney's Concessions! All participants will receive a Shake Up Shuffle shirt, a timed race bib, and a unique Spinning Cow Finishers Medal, with top finishers earning special awards. Plus, the first 200 registrants aged six and older will snag exclusive swag bags! Whether you run, walk, shake, or shuffle, this event promises to be a highlight of the season. Don’t miss out on the fun and community spirit—mark your
Join us for a day filled with energy, music, and camaraderie as you race through beautiful surroundings, followed by a lively post-race celebration featuring games, business appearances, and, of course, refreshing ICE COLD lemonade shakes from McKinney's Concessions! All participants will receive a Shake Up Shuffle shirt, a timed race bib, and a unique Spinning Cow Finishers Medal, with top finishers earning special awards. Plus, the first 200 registrants aged six and older will snag exclusive swag bags! Whether you run, walk, shake, or shuffle, this event promises to be a highlight of the season. Don’t miss out on the fun and community spirit—mark your
Organiser's Description
UPDATE
August 3, 2025
SOLD OUT
We have capped the 2025 Shake Up Shuffle at 1,000 total participants.
Thank you again to our surrounding communities for your continued support.
We look forward to welcoming many of you on Labor Day, and additionally look forward to expanding our race to accommodate more registrations in the future.
You asked, we brought it back.
The Sandwich Fair Association is thrilled to announce the second annual Shake Up Shuffle on Labor Day, September 1, 2025.
The Shake Up Shuffle will again host two race routes to choose from and special child pricing.
With improvements to our start and finish line areas, each race will start on our infield track, wind through our iconic grounds, and finish back on the infield, where participants will enjoy music, games, business appearances, and additional surprises.
Following the race, Shake Up Shuffle participants will receive top finisher awards, complimentary refreshments, and an ICE COLD lemonade shake up from McKinney's Concessions.
Participants will also receive a Shake Up Shuffle shirt, a timed race bib, and a SPINNING COW FINISHERS MEDAL. Full route participants will furthermore receive A FIVE DAY SANDWICH FAIR SEASON PASS.
But wait, theres MORE.
We will AGAIN be handing out Shake Up Shuffle swag bags to the first two hundred registrations, aged six and older.
PLUS, register for our full route at a discounted rate until May 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST.
Whether you run it, walk it, shake it, or shuffle it, we just can't wait to see you there.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MAY 1, 2025 AT 10:00 AM CST.
All proceeds from the 2025 Shake Up Shuffle will benefit the DeKalb County Community Fund.
To follow along on race day updates, and to hear more about our sponsors and partners, follow along on Facebook at "The Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle".
See you soon
NEW THIS YEAR
We've worked to extend order dates for shirts and medals, but they must be ordered in advance.
LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2025.
TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHAKE UP SHUFFLE SHIRT, please register PRIOR TO July 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST.
PACKET PICKUP will be offered on Saturday, August 30, 2025 AND on race morning, Monday, September 1, 2025. See below for additional details.
EVENT SCHEDULE
PRE RACE PACKET PICKUP will be offered on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at The Sandwich Moose Lodge in Sandwich, Illinois.
PRE RACE PACKET PICKUP IS LOCATED AT 1002 EAST CHURCH STREET, SANDWICH, IL 60548.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP begins at 7:30 AM on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025 in the infield, near the inflatable start and finish line, and continues until race start.
PARKING will be located in our parking lot near the infield track. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ENTER FROM OUR SUYDAM ROAD ENTRANCE ONLY. OUR PRATT ROAD ENTRANCE WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE ENTIRE EVENT AS IT IS A PART OF OUR RACE COURSE.
Follow directional signage to parking near the infield track upon arrival.
BAG CHECK will additionally be available during this time, located directly next to Race Day Packet Pickup.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND SHAKE UP SHUFFLE ADDRESS IS 1401 SUYDAM ROAD, SANDWICH, ILLINOIS 60548.
7:30 AM Packet Pickup Begins
8:45 AM 5K Lineup Begins
8:55 AM National Anthem
9:00 AM 5K Start Time
9:10 AM 1 Mile Start Time
9:15 AM Post Race Celebration
August 3, 2025
SOLD OUT
We have capped the 2025 Shake Up Shuffle at 1,000 total participants.
Thank you again to our surrounding communities for your continued support.
We look forward to welcoming many of you on Labor Day, and additionally look forward to expanding our race to accommodate more registrations in the future.
You asked, we brought it back.
The Sandwich Fair Association is thrilled to announce the second annual Shake Up Shuffle on Labor Day, September 1, 2025.
The Shake Up Shuffle will again host two race routes to choose from and special child pricing.
With improvements to our start and finish line areas, each race will start on our infield track, wind through our iconic grounds, and finish back on the infield, where participants will enjoy music, games, business appearances, and additional surprises.
Following the race, Shake Up Shuffle participants will receive top finisher awards, complimentary refreshments, and an ICE COLD lemonade shake up from McKinney's Concessions.
Participants will also receive a Shake Up Shuffle shirt, a timed race bib, and a SPINNING COW FINISHERS MEDAL. Full route participants will furthermore receive A FIVE DAY SANDWICH FAIR SEASON PASS.
But wait, theres MORE.
We will AGAIN be handing out Shake Up Shuffle swag bags to the first two hundred registrations, aged six and older.
PLUS, register for our full route at a discounted rate until May 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST.
Whether you run it, walk it, shake it, or shuffle it, we just can't wait to see you there.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MAY 1, 2025 AT 10:00 AM CST.
All proceeds from the 2025 Shake Up Shuffle will benefit the DeKalb County Community Fund.
To follow along on race day updates, and to hear more about our sponsors and partners, follow along on Facebook at "The Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle".
See you soon
NEW THIS YEAR
We've worked to extend order dates for shirts and medals, but they must be ordered in advance.
LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2025.
TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHAKE UP SHUFFLE SHIRT, please register PRIOR TO July 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST.
PACKET PICKUP will be offered on Saturday, August 30, 2025 AND on race morning, Monday, September 1, 2025. See below for additional details.
EVENT SCHEDULE
PRE RACE PACKET PICKUP will be offered on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at The Sandwich Moose Lodge in Sandwich, Illinois.
PRE RACE PACKET PICKUP IS LOCATED AT 1002 EAST CHURCH STREET, SANDWICH, IL 60548.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP begins at 7:30 AM on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025 in the infield, near the inflatable start and finish line, and continues until race start.
PARKING will be located in our parking lot near the infield track. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ENTER FROM OUR SUYDAM ROAD ENTRANCE ONLY. OUR PRATT ROAD ENTRANCE WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE ENTIRE EVENT AS IT IS A PART OF OUR RACE COURSE.
Follow directional signage to parking near the infield track upon arrival.
BAG CHECK will additionally be available during this time, located directly next to Race Day Packet Pickup.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND SHAKE UP SHUFFLE ADDRESS IS 1401 SUYDAM ROAD, SANDWICH, ILLINOIS 60548.
7:30 AM Packet Pickup Begins
8:45 AM 5K Lineup Begins
8:55 AM National Anthem
9:00 AM 5K Start Time
9:10 AM 1 Mile Start Time
9:15 AM Post Race Celebration
Races
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5K Run Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Shake Up Shuffle Shirt
Mon 1st September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$48.70
Our full Shake Up Shuffle 5K course through The Sandwich Fairgrounds. All Shake Up Shuffle participants will receive a Shake Up Shuffle shirt, a timed race bib and finishers results, course water, a spinning cow finishers medal, post race snacks and bottled water, and a post race lemonade shake up. 5K Run/Walk registrations additionally receive a race day swag bag* and A FIVE DAY SANDWICH FAIR SEASON PASS. Race Day Packet Pickup begins at 7:30 AM in Monday, September 1st, 2025 on the infield. 5K Run/Walk begins at 9:00 AM. See website for additional information on race course, parking, and sponsorship. *Swag bags are only applicable to the first 200 registrations, aged six and older. -
1 Mile Run Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Shake Up Shuffle Shirt
Mon 1st September 2025 (9:10AM CDT)
$27.50
Our partial 5K course, totaling one mile through the Sandwich Fairgrounds. Ideal for individuals, families, or groups. All Shake Up Shuffle participants will receive a Shake Up Shuffle shirt, a timed race bib and finishers results, course water, a spinning cow finishers medal, post race snacks and bottled water, and a post race lemonade shake up. Swag Bags are additionally offered to the first two hundred Shake Up Shuffle registrants, aged six and older. Race Day Packet Pickup begins at 7:30 AM on Monday, September 1st, 2025 in the infield. 1M Run/Walk begins at 9:10 AM. See website for additional information on race course, parking, and sponsorship. -
Five and Under 5K Run Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Shake Up Shuffle Shirt
Mon 1st September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$16.90
Special pricing for participants five and under on our 5K Run/ Walk course. All Shake Up Shuffle participants will receive a Shake Up Shuffle shirt, a timed race bib and finishers results, course water, a spinning cow finishers medal, post race snacks and bottled water, and a post race lemonade shake up. Race Day Packet Pickup begins at 7:30 AM on Monday, September 1st, 2025 in the infield. 5K Run/ Walk begins at 9:00 AM. See website for additional information on race course, parking, and sponsorship. -
Five and Under 1 Mile Run Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Shake Up Shuffle Shirt
Mon 1st September 2025 (9:10AM CDT)
$16.90
Special pricing for participants five and under on our 1 Mile Run/Walk course. All Shake Up Shuffle participants will receive a Shake Up Shuffle shirt, a timed race bib and finishers results, course water, a spinning cow finishers medal, post race snacks and bottled water, and a post race lemonade shake up. Race Day Packet Pickup begins at 7:30 AM on Monday, September 1st, 2025 in the infield. 1M Run/ Walk begins at 9:10 AM. See website for additional information on race course, parking, and sponsorship.
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