Strawberry Shortcake 5K

  • Date Sun 8th June 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Bloomington, Indiana
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a delightful day of fun and fitness at the Strawberry Shortcake 5K, happening on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, in the beautiful Switchyard Park of Bloomington, Monroe. This sweet race kicks off the annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival and is perfect for participants of all ages. The event begins at 9 AM, with early packet pick-up available on June 7th at Binford Elementary from 3-5 PM, and day-of registration from 8-9 AM at the park. Runners will enjoy a scenic 5K course that meanders through the park, showcasing playgrounds, dog parks, and more.

This year, the event features a fun costume contest, encouraging participants to unleash their creativity for a chance to win a fabulous gift basket! Don’t forget, t-shirts are guaranteed for those who register before May 26th, so sign up early! The Strawberry Shortcake 5K is part of The Magnificent 7 Race Series, providing an exciting opportunity to compete in multiple races across south-central Indiana. After the race, indulge in a delicious serving of strawberry shortcake at the festival, complete with pound cake, strawberries, whipped cream, and Bruster's Vanilla Ice

Organiser's Description

_***EARLY PACKET PICK UP WILL BE HELD AT BINFORD ELEMENTARY JUNE 7TH FROM 3-5PM. DAY-OF REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP WILL BE FROM 8-9AM AT SWITCHYARD PARK***_

_T SHIRTS ARE ONLY GUARANTEED FOR PARTICIPANTS THAT REGISTER BEFORE MAY 26TH. AFTER THAT DATE, SHIRTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF EXTRA SIZES_

FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR, WE ARE FEATURING A COSTUME CONTEST! PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES WILL BE JUDGED ON THEIR COSTUME! WINNER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT BASKET FROM POPKORN - KERNALS WITH A TWIST!

The SECOND ANNUAL STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE 5K will kick off the annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival. Join us on SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH, 2025 AT 9AM in Switchyard Park. This _sweet_ race is sponsored by the Auxiliary to the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington and supports our local Clubs! The course will take you on a tour of Switchyard Park. Starting at the Pavilion, and heading south toward Country Club Road, you will pass the playground and dog parks. Turning around at Country Club Road, you will traverse the park until you get to Hopscotch Coffee. Don't stop there! Turn once more and finish back at the Pavilion to celebrate your completion. Get outside, have fun, and help us support the kids of Bloomington!

THERE'S MORE! This year, we are so proud to be joining The Magnificent 7 Race Series! The Mag 7 Race Series consists of 21 races located within a 7-county area in south-central Indiana. Individuals who complete at least 7 of these races during a given year are automatically eligible for Series awards. Check them out at mag7raceseries.com for more information.

Be sure to return to Switchyard Park on June 12th for the annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival and treat yourself to a delicious serving of strawberry shortcake. The pound cake is made by our auxiliary members and served with Strawberries, Whipped Cream, and Bruster's Vanilla Ice Cream.

Races

  • Strawberry Shortcake 5K Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    CLOSED
  • Strawberry Shortcake 5K Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    CLOSED
  • Strawberry Shortcake VIRTUAL 5K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    $32.80

    CLOSED
    ***Virtual option is not eligible for Mag7 points

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Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington, 47404, IN, United States

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