Run Your Bundts off 2026 - Benefiting Girls On the Run of Central Illinois & True North Running
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Location: Lincoln Park – Springfield, IL
Distances: 5K or 2-Mile Walk
Start Time: 8:00 AM (line up by 7:45 AM)
Map: https://runsignup.com/Race/Bundt/Page/CourseMap
Contact: Sean Urban – Springfield-IL@NothingBundtCakes.com
🎁 WHAT YOU GET
🧁 Bundtinis at the finish line
📸 Free race photos by Madeline at Almalee Photography
🏅 Custom Finisher medal
👕 Race T-shirt** By Impressions Designs
⏱ Chip-timed race (5K only)
💛 A fun, family-friendly event for all!
🚦 START LINE INFO
The start/finish line is located in the Lincoln Park Maintenance parking lot (near the Nelson Center lot), which will be barricaded off.
Please park at the Nelson Center or other nearby lots. Look for directional signs and the large START/FINISH arch.
5K runners: Line up toward the front
Walkers: Line up toward the back
Be at the start by 7:45 AM for announcements and a warm-up!
📦 PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, August 7 | 4–6 PM
Nothing Bundt Cakes – 2476 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL
Race Day: Starting at 7:00 AM at the event site
Unclaimed packets will be donated. No shirt size exchanges at pick-up. Extras may be available after the race.
📝 REGISTRATION INFO
Registration is open until we reach 500 total participants (runners and walkers combined).
Shirts guaranteed if registered by July 15
Finisher medals guaranteed for all registered participants
👕 WANT A SHIRT BUT DON’T WANT TO RUN?
Volunteer with us and get a free race shirt! We
Questions? Email Springfield-IL@NothingBundtCakes.com
🏃 THE ROUTE
Three loops around the Lincoln Park main path (approx. 3.3 miles)
Finish strong by turning into the chute on your final lap
Start: Down the hill from the Start/Finish arch
🏆 AWARDS
🏅 Top 3 Overall Male & Female (5K only)
🥇 Top 3 in each age and gender group
🥮 Overall winners receive a Full-Size Bundt Cake and a Special Finisher Medal
🚗 PARKING
Available at the Nelson Center and surrounding park lots.
🆕 NEW THIS YEAR
🚻 Additional porta potties for runner convenience
🏬 More vendors and activities in our expanded Race Village
🌦 OTHER NOTES
Rain or shine event
Route subject to change
Unclaimed packets will be donated
💖 RACE BENEFICIARIES
All profits benefit:
Girls on the Run of Central Illinois (Contact: admin@gotrcentralillinois.org)
True North Running (Contact: Andy Smith – andrew@truenorthrunning.org)
