Run for the Bagel
Date
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 6:30 AM CDTRace options
3 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Race options
Distances & registration
3 optionsTap a distance to see fee tiers and close dates.
10K
closes Jul 18, 2026, 2:15 AM CDT
2mo 9d 4h 7m leftGeneral entry
Closes Jul 18, 2026, 2:15 AM CDT · From $38.10
5K
closes Jul 18, 2026, 2:15 AM CDT
2mo 9d 4h 7m leftGeneral entry
Closes Jul 18, 2026, 2:15 AM CDT · From $38.10
1 Mile
closes Jul 18, 2026, 2:15 AM CDT
2mo 9d 4h 7m leftOne Mile Fun Run
Closes Jul 18, 2026, 2:15 AM CDT · From $16.90
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From the organizer
CELEBRATE BAGELFEST AT RUN FOR THE BAGEL! Join us for Mattoon’s favorite tradition! The 39th annual Run for the Bagel will be held on Saturday, July 18th. Participants choose to walk or run 5k or 10k distances that wind through Lytle Park & around Mattoon.
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Celebrate with Lender’s Bagels at the finish line! All registrations prior to June 28th are guaranteed a race shirt. RACE INFO Saturday, July 18, 2026 6:30 a. m. KC Summers Toyota REGISTRATION INFO Registration: $35 Race Day Registration: $40 Virtual Race: $40 Parking is available at YMCA, Train Depot, and in Downtown Mattoon. Awards are presented to: Overall Male/Female finishers Gender/age group- Top 3