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🏃♂️🍝 Introducing the INAUGURAL 2026 Meatballs on the Run 5K! 🍝🏃♀️
Proudly sponsored by the Gillespie Cross Country Boosters
For the first time ever during the 72nd Annual Benld Italian-American Days, we’re adding a little cardio before the carbs!
- Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- Location: Benld City Park
Join us for the inaugural Meatballs on the Run 5K, whether you’re a competitive runner, casual jogger, or firmly in the “I’m walking and that’s final” category — everyone is welcome!
Why run? It’s simple:
- 👉 Get your workout in.
- 👉 Feel accomplished.
- 👉 Then reward yourself with a plate of FREE festival spaghetti later that morning.
We call that elite-level carb strategy. 💪🍝
- Registration Fee: $35
- Includes: Official event t-shirt (proof you earned your noodles!) 👕
Be part of year one of what might just become Benld’s newest tradition. Come for the run, stay for the sauce, and celebrate 72 years of community and culture!
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Full listing on the race page · official details from the source
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We haven’t generated Run Vibes’ quick-read summary for this race yet—it’s in the queue and will show here when ready.
Full listing on the race page · official details from the source
AI summarization pending
We haven’t generated Run Vibes’ quick-read summary for this race yet—it’s in the queue and will show here when ready.
Full listing on the race page · official details from the source